Popular YouTube firearms expert Paul Harrell announced his own death from pancreatic cancer at the age of 58 in a posthumous video. The late U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran, who was known for his gun reviews, firearms instruction videos and 2nd Amendmentadvocacy, shared the heartbreaking update in final message to his fans that was uploaded to his YouTube channel Tuesday by his manager, Brad Nelson.In the six-minute clip, which Harrell said was recorded on Dec. 20, 2023, he was seen sitting on a log in the woods with a crutch laying beside him."If you’re watching me, I’m dead," Harrell began in the video, which was titled "I'm Dead." Youtube gun expert Paul Harrell announced his own death in a video. (Paul Harrell YouTube)He continued, "Now a few months ago I sat here on this log, and told you I’d been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I told you they caught it early and we were going to be here for some time. Well, we did catch it early but not as early as I had thought."Harrell noted that his fans had previously seen him using his crutch in his videos and he had explained that he recently broke his hip."Well, I did break my hip, but it wasn't because I was in any kind of accident. It was because the cancer spread to my bones," Harrell shared. "The bones just crumbled, my hip fractured, and I fell down.""My time is drawing short," he added. Harrell went on to thank his fans for supporting him through Patreon and asked that they continue to do so for awhile since he hoped his brother and other members of his crew would pick up his torch and create content for the channel."My goal in doing all of this was, yes, to have fun, do some things that were fun, but primarily to put out useful information," he explained. "Or if not useful at least interesting information.""And what I really hope is that as you're watching me, you've seen some things that have made you say, ‘Oh, I get it, OK.’ Things that have made you change something you did in such a way that has helped you," he continued. "I would really hope that seeing the reviews we've done of things have saved you some money, kept you from buying things that probably wouldn't have been a good fit for you. And if those things have happened, then we've met our goal"LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"My sincere apologies," Harrell told his fans. "I had hoped that I would continue in this format for the next 10 or even 15 years. And even once I was diagnosed, I had hoped we would be here two or three more years, and it's turned out to only be a few more months. And my apologies for that. It really makes me feel like I've let everybody down.""I guess the final line, I have not really rehearsed this, is that I’m really glad to have had the opportunity to do all of the stuff that we’ve done," he added as he became emotional. "I really hope it’s been helpful and I really appreciate you watching, commenting and participating, and I have probably very few regrets in what we’ve done here." "I think we've been, for the most part, successful. I hope you agree. So, as always, don't try this at home. And thanks for watching." Harrell died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58. (Paul Harrell YouTube)After Harrell concluded his message, the video cut to his brother Roy E. Harrell, Jr., who shared that he was "heartbroken" to confirm the content creator's death."It was his wish that I maintain his legacy through this channel," Roy said. "He will remain an inspiration to us all."Nelson appeared next in the video as he introduced himself to Harrell's viewers that may not know him, noting that he had worked behind-the-scenes with the gun expert since the channel was "very small.""I had the great privilege of having Paul in my life and having him as a friend," Nelson said. "He's very generous and kind guy, and he told the best campfire stories. He's positively influenced many people's lives, including my own, and I'm very grateful for that.""We are going to be continuing his legacy by uploading videos on this channel eventually, and continuing to educate people the way that Paul did," he said. "But you can continue his legacy as well by sharing your knowledge with other people and your enthusiasm for firearms in the outdoors.""And just by being curious and striving to learn new things like Paul did." The content creator was known for his gun reviews, firearms instruction videos and 2nd Amendment advocacy. (Paul Harrell YouTube)After the clip was posted, Harrell's fans took to the comments section to thank him for educating his viewers about gun safety and using his platform to advocate for gun owners' rights.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"A giant amongst giants," one fan wrote. "Paul, is not simply a gun enthusiast and educator. He is thee Gun Educator. Your contributions will be remembered by many for many years. Your teachings will live on.""Paul you were the OG Youtube Gun guy, and you will be missed profoundly," another added. "Thank you for your wonderful content!""Paul was the Mister Rogers of the gun world," one commenter wrote. "RIP Paul." Fans mourned his loss and commended his bravery in the comments section of the video. (Paul Harrell YouTube)Other viewers marveled over the stoic demeanor that Harrell displayed as he announced his death in the video."I have never seen someone so calm and professional when handling their own death, months before it even happens. Rest easy Paul," a fan commented.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Paul’s last lesson was a master class in dying with grace and dignity," another viewer noted."A true example of masculinity," one fan wrote. "Not an alpha bro tough guy overcompensating and covering up insecurity. But stoic, experienced, intelligent, self aware, measured, respectful, and brave."
Paul Goldsmith, an iconic figure in American stock car racing, has died. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway confirmed Goldsmith's death on Friday. He was 98.Goldsmith was born in West Virginia. After initially racing motorcycles, he eventually made the switch to auto racing, but he had success in both domains.Goldsmith finished in first place in the Daytona 200 motorcycles race in 1953. He is credited with five American Motorcyclist Association wins during his time as a professional motorcycle competitor.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul Goldsmith started his NASCAR Cup season off with a win in his qualifying race for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. After an 18th place finish in the 500, Goldsmith returned for the Firecracker 400 and ran very well, but a broken windshield on his Ray Nichels-owned Plymouth dropped him to a 27th place finish. (ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images)Goldsmith then moved over to the auto racing side in 1956, when he entered his first NASCAR races. He went on to earn nine wins and eight pole positions in the NASCAR Grand National Series, which is now known as the NASCAR Cup Series.RICHARD CHILDRESS ON AUSTIN DILLON RULING: 'CHANGED NASCAR RACING ... FOREVER'Goldsmith will also be remembered for being the final winner of the NASCAR premier-series race on the seminal Daytona Beach and road course in 1958. His success was largely tied to two legendary car owners, Smokey Yunick and Ray Nichels. Paul Goldsmith drove factory-backed Plymouths owned by Ray Nichels on the NASCAR Cup circuit in 21 events, scoring eight top 10 finishes. (ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images)Goldsmith competed in the Indianapolis 500 on six occasions. His best performance in the race happened in 1960, when he finished in third place.Aside from his achievements on the track, Goldsmith left a lasting mark on American motorsports by being at the forefront of technology. The NASCAR Cup Series logo printed on the front stretch on Mar. 6, 2020 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, AZ. (Brady Klain/The Republic)Goldsmith is credited with helping to develop water-circulating technology, which served as a precursor to the cool-suit technology that modern day drivers rely on. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPGoldsmith officially stepped away from competitive racing in 1970.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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Nicole Kidman is mourning the loss of her mom, Janelle Ann Kidman. On Saturday, Kidman — who was awarded the best actress for her role in "Babygirl" at the Venice Film Festival, but had to miss the ceremony to be with family — shared the news of her mother's death in a statement delivered by the film's director Halina Reijn. "I arrived in Venice and found out shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed," Kidman said in a statement, per The Associated Press. "I’m in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. She shaped me and made me."A representative for Kidman confirmed the death and told Fox News Digital, "The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time."NICOLE KIDMAN SAYS EROTIC THRILLER 'BABYGIRL' WAS 'LIBERATING' BUT LEFT HER FEELING 'VERY EXPOSED' Nicole Kidman's mom, Janelle Ann Kidman, has died. (Getty Images)Throughout the years, Kidman has been open about her close bond with her mom and shared insight into her mother's health struggles. During an interview with NPR's Fresh Air podcast in 2022, Kidman said, "I'm at the place where I'm being given the chance to view the world, because of how close we are, my mom is giving me the chance to view the world through an 81-year-old woman's eyes.That is so beneficial right now, because she's so cognisant. She has every brain faculty available, so she hasn't lost anything. She hasn't lost any memory, which is fascinating, and she's extremely bright."LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"She's giving me access, because she's also very direct and very honest, and so I'm getting access to the world through her eyes, my mother's eyes, so therefore a part of me almost at 80," she continued. "It's her perspective, obviously. There's many different 80-year-old perspectives, but it's her perspective, and her particular path, but I'm drinking it in and learning." the mother-daughter duo have always been supportive of one another. (Getty Images)In 2020, Kidman opened up to the Sydney Morning Herald about how her mom has always inspired her to chase her dreams.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"She’s given me the fire to pursue the career I have because I’ve always wanted to please her," Kidman told the outlet in 2020. "But she also carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths." (Nicole said her mom inspired her to chase her dreams. )"Mom didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal," Kidman added. "That’s given me my life. And she gave me my life, she and my dad."Kidman's father, Antony Kidman, died in 2014. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP