A Dubai-based Indian travel influencer known for documenting his adventures and luxury travel around the globe has died while attending a high-profile car showcase in Las Vegas, according to his family.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the influencer community, where Sood had amassed a substantial following of 1.4 million on Instagram. The announcement on his page has garnered 376,000 likes, nearly 60,000 comments, and about 3,500 shares.
"It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood's passing," his family stated. The family also requested privacy during the grieving period and asked the public to "avoid gathering crowd near personal property," while urging followers to "keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers."
Las Vegas Car Show
Sood had traveled to Las Vegas to participate in the Concours elite car show at the Wynn Hotel, where he mingled with other influencers, journalists, and notable figures from the automotive and tech industries. Among those he encountered were Horacio Pagani and Christian Von Koenigsegg, as well as Apple CEO Tim Cook.In his final Instagram post, Sood captured a moment with "Fast and Furious" actor Sung Kang. "Still can't believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines," Sood wrote alongside the photograph.
The influencer had built a career documenting travel and adventure, earning recognition on Forbes India's Top 100 Digital Stars list for three consecutive years—2022, 2023, and 2024.