The death of fitness influencer and content creator Connor Murphy has sparked new debate online after Andrew Tate shared his thoughts on what may have contributed to the 32-year-old’s final years. Murphy died in Thailand on July 7 by drowning in a lake near Bangkok, according to local authorities. While investigators are still awaiting autopsy and toxicology results, Tate claimed that Murphy’s past use of ayahuasca played a major role in his mental health struggles. His comments immediately gained attention on social media, with some users agreeing with him while others criticized parts of his comments.
Andrew Tate says Connor Murphy changed after Ayahuasca experience
Responding to Murphy’s death on X, Andrew Tate urged people “not to believe in ayahuasca” and said he had spoken to the influencer before his death. According to Tate, Murphy struggled with mental health issues and was no longer the same person after traveling to Peru and taking psychedelic brews.During a video discussing the situation, Tate claimed that Murphy “lost his sanity” after the experience. He also criticized those who travel abroad in search of spiritual enlightenment through mind-altering substances. While making his argument, Tate appeared to confuse Peru and Mexico, referring to Peru as if it were part of Mexico.Tate continued to warn viewers against taking drugs in search of self-discovery. He argued that such experiences could have lasting negative effects and suggested that people could lose direction in life after being associated with them. However, they did not provide evidence directly linking Murphy’s death to ayahuasca use.
Andrew Tate’s comments draw mixed reactions as investigation continues
Tate’s comments generated a divided reaction online, as many people did not immediately agree. Some social media users supported his point of view and said that Murphy’s own personal battles over the years may have involved drugs. Some others went further, claiming that the influencer looked a little different after publicly talking about psychedelic experiences and spirituality.Others focused on Tate’s geographical mistake, pointing out that Peru and Mexico are separate countries located on different continents. Many users mocked the error while expressing sympathy for Murphy’s family and friends.At present, many questions related to Murphy’s death remain unanswered. Thai authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. Authorities have confirmed that an autopsy and toxicology tests are still pending, and no official reports have linked Murphy’s death to ayahuasca or any other substance. Investigators are expected to rely on forensic findings before determining whether drugs, alcohol or any other factors played a role in the events that led to her drowning.