In a assertion shared to her Instagram account, the social media star’s shut buddy Nat introduced the heartbreaking information that Carnat-Gronnerud’s fiancé, Ian de Metz, has died — simply weeks earlier than their August 31 wedding ceremony.

“Hey everybody, Hannah’s bestie Nat right here. It’s with the heaviest coronary heart that I’ve to share the information with you all, of the passing of Hannah’s beloved husband Ian, on Thursday July 17, 2025. Ian was tragically killed in a piece accident,” Nat started within the caption.

“Hannah and Ian’s households respect you all and your help throughout this tragedy. We’re persevering with to encompass them with love and ask you in your ideas and prayers,” she continued.

“Please see the second slide for the funeral service info and a reception to observe,” she concluded.

The publish featured a collage of candy images of Carnat-Gronnerud and de Metz through the years, together with funeral info, sharing that it came about on Monday.

Carnat-Gronnerud broke her silence on her fiancé’s loss of life on her Instagram Tales on Tuesday, resharing a publish from a fan who expressed their condolences.

“I haven’t got something to present proper now however I need to say thanks,” she wrote. “I’m in full awe on the love so a lot of you are feeling between Ian and I. My child thanks for your entire messages, please preserve sending them.”

Carnat-Gronnerud — who is thought by her 62,000 Instagram followers as “Thatgrlhannah” — shared content material about physique positivity and her each day life, whereas additionally recurrently that includes her husband-to-be and their romance, together with taking followers into their wedding ceremony planning course of.

In early June, Carnat-Gronnerud posted a photograph of her and de Metz’s Save the Dates, revealing that their nuptials have been to happen on August 31 in Calgary, Canada.

“NOBODY FREAK OUT BUT EVERYBODY FREAK OUT BECAUSE IT’S HAPPENING ,” she wrote on the time.

A number of weeks later, Carnat-Gronnerud expressed her pleasure that there have been “68 days” left till their wedding ceremony.

“68 days till I marry my child!! My literal SOULMATE ANGEL CHILD BABYBOO MY LUUUURV MY BF4EVER MY EVERYTHANG I’M SO OBSESSED WITH!!!!!,” she captioend an Instagram publish that gave the impression to be a screenshot from their wedding ceremony web site. “HE IS ME I AM HIM!!!! I actually need to crawl below his pores and skin and into his physique!!!!! .”

Carnat-Gronnerud’s ultimate publish on her profile was shared lower than per week in the past. Within the video, she cuddled along with her goats whereas asking her followers whether or not or not she and de Metz ought to do a primary have a look at their wedding ceremony.

Following the information of de Metz’s tragic passing, Carnat-Gronnerud’s buddy, Nathalie Berard, launched a GoFundMe to help the influencer and her household amid their devastating loss.

“In Loving Reminiscence of Ian de Metz, It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ian de Metz, beloved husband of Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud, son, brother, member of the family and buddy,” Berard wrote within the fundraiser’s description. “Ian’s sudden departure in a tragic office accident has left a deep void within the lives of those that knew and liked him. As Hannah, her household and Ian’s household start to navigate this unimaginable loss, we’re rallying round them to supply our love and help throughout this extremely troublesome time.”

“This fund has been created to help Hannah and household with the numerous surprising prices that include shedding a liked one together with funeral bills, time away from work, journey and the emotional weight of rebuilding day-to-day,” she added.

Berard went on to notice that de Metz “was recognized for his heat, kindness and beneficiant spirit.”

“He introduced mild to each room he entered and left a long-lasting impression on everybody he met,” she stated, including that it is now “our flip to hold among the weight for Hannah and household, simply as Ian would have carried out for any of us.”

“In case you’re capable of donate, any quantity, massive or small, it would go a good distance. In case you’re unable to present financially, please take into account sharing this web page with others who could possibly assist or who knew and liked Ian,” Berard concluded.

As of Wednesday morning, the GoFundMe has obtained $18,000 CAD in donations. The purpose is $72,000 CAD.