The global travel community is in mourning as final details emerge regarding the untimely death of Anunay Sood. On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, U.S. authorities confirmed that the 32-year-old influencer died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and ethanol (alcohol) toxicity.
Timeline of the Tragedy: Las Vegas Concours 2025
Sood was in Las Vegas to attend the prestigious Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance 2025, one of the world’s most exclusive automotive events held at the Wynn Las Vegas.
| Date | Time (PST) | Event |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Daytime | Sood attends the final day of the car show, posting videos of luxury hypercars on Instagram. |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 4:00 AM | Group allegedly purchases what they believed was cocaine on the casino floor. |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 5:00 AM | Two women accompanying Sood wake up and find him unresponsive. |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 7:23 AM | Sood is pronounced dead at the hotel after failed resuscitation efforts, including multiple doses of Narcan. |
The Fentanyl Crisis: A Warning to Travelers
Law enforcement officials revealed that the white powder found at the scene, which the group believed was cocaine, was actually laced with fentanyl.
- Accidental Manner: The Clark County Coroner officially ruled the manner of death as “Accidental,” noting that Sood did not intend to ingest the lethal synthetic opioid.
- Law Enforcement Stance: While the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) initially categorized the case as a “medical report,” the discovery of fentanyl has highlighted the growing danger of recreational drug use in the U.S., where illicit substances are increasingly contaminated with deadly opioids.
Remembering Anunay Sood (1993–2025)
Based in Dubai, Anunay Sood was a visionary in the digital space, known for blending cinematic storytelling with raw, budget-friendly travel tips.
- The Visionary: He traveled to 46 countries and famously stated his goal was to visit all 195 sovereign nations.
- Forbes Recognition: A powerhouse in the creator economy, he was featured in the Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars list for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024).
- Entrepreneur: Beyond vlogging, he was a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Groundwork Solutions, a digital marketing agency in Dubai.
- Cultural Impact: He was the first YouTuber to vlog from inside the Bigg Boss house, bridge-building between traditional TV and digital media.
Tributes and Final Rites
Following his death, Sood’s body was repatriated to India. His final rites were performed on November 11, 2025, at the Sector 94 cremation ground in Noida, attended by hundreds of fans, fellow creators, and family members. His family has urged privacy while expressing deep gratitude for the global outpouring of love.