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Lorenzo Buffa, aka Cabinfruit, has sadly passed away at the age of 29. The TikTok community mourns the heartbreaking loss of the content creator, who had more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok and had gained a reputation for his insight on life.
On January 5, 2025, Lorenzo Buffa shared a note on Instagram that disclosed some of his mental health issues and trauma that caused emotional problems.
His farewell post started with,
“I’m back with Myles. Together again. I hope. I’m sorry everyone.”
Myles was Buffa’s beloved dog who died in 2023. The post in which Buffa shared his feelings described a state of despair and loneliness, saying he had been in a toxic relationship that left him feeling “trapped” and broken through the years.
He described how he suffered from emotional devastation for many years, trapped by what he called “Stockholm syndrome” and holding on to the feeling of hope.
The post triggered an outpouring of grief among Lorenzo Buffa’s fans, friends, and followers. Several wrote on social media about their sorrow and reflected on the positive impact he had on their lives. One user wrote:
"I understand that you're already gone. I'm so sorry. I loved watching your content and seeing the love for your animals. I'm just so sorry."
"I am absolutely heartbroken over this. Lorenzo was so kind and so creative. We lost such a sweet soul," said another.
"I hardly ever read captions, but I was compelled to read this one. I hope wherever you are, you're happy," stated a follower.
"I am literally heart broken I found out yesterday and I can’t stop thinking about him," expressed a fan.
"Hey y’all! Unfortunately this is a SCHEDULED post! No one near him knew this was coming….," clarified another fan.
"Please think of your beloved cats. I can try to come take them after the storm but please don't go," pleaded another fan.
A look into Lorenzo Buffa’s life of creativity and resilience
Lorenzo Buffa was born and raised in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and navigated through difficulties in his youth, including growing up as a queer in a conservative community, as reported by Philadelphia Gay News.
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Buffa, a gifted designer, founded the Analog Watch Company, a Philadelphia-based company inspired by nature and sustainability. His watches, made with biodegradable materials, were available at high-end outlets, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
On TikTok, Cabinfruit, Lorenzo Buffa’s content was filled with posts about nature and self-care. He preached how loving simple benefits of life could keep a person happy. Buffa would very often post videos with his cats and dogs, with whom he shared a very close bond.
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