Who was Mat George and how did he die?

PODCAST personality Mat George tragically passed away on July 17, 2021.

The media star was best known for hosting the popular podcast SheRatesDogs.

Who was Mat George and how did he die?

Mat George, 26, was an internet and media personality.

He was an alum of Arizona State University and was working as a medical scribe.

However, he ditched his career plans and moved to Los Angeles with his best friend Michaela Okland.

The pair were the hosts of SheRatesDogs, which focuses on “the journey and the mishaps of dating men” in addition to life advice and popular topics.

George was struck and killed by a white BMW heading eastbound on Beverly Boulevard, in Los Angeles, at around 2.30am the morning of Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He reportedly was not crossing the street at a marked crosswalk and the BMW continued eastbound without stopping, the LAPD said.

George was pronounced dead at the scene and the investigation surrounding his death is still ongoing.

His passing was first confirmed by Okland on Twitter.

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“I would rather you guys here [sic] this from me than a news article. Mat was killed in a hit and run last night,” Okland wrote.

“I don’t really have any other words right now. I wish I could contact everybody who knows him personally but the news is already out and I just can’t do it right now.”

What did people say about Mat George?

News of George’s death shocked his fanbase as many took to social media to wish his family their condolences.

One user wrote: “Oh my gosh I’m so sorry Mat was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.”

Another said: "Mat was such a beautiful kind person, this is so heartbreaking my god. Rest in Peace king.”

A third wrote: "Never met him in person, but he was always a bright spot on my timeline. His vulnerability and humor made me feel a little more at home in my own skin.

"This is tragic news and I'm sorry for such a sudden loss of what seemed like an incredible guy."

George had a following of over 80,000 people on social media and used his platform to share his experiences as a gay man and to campaign for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

"While this is all fun for me, I realized that I could actually make a difference with this," he said on Instagram.

"Growing up and being in the closet, I never knew anyone or heard about anyone who had similar experiences and fears that I had.

"My hopes for my Twitter account and SheRatesDogs the Podcast is to share my stories and make LGBTQ+ people all across the world feel like they’re not alone.

"The most rewarding moments are when members of the LGBTQ+ community reach out to me and tell me what a difference I’ve made in their lives."