Anunay Sood, a well known travel influencer and photographer with 1.4 million Instagram followers, died on November 6, 2025 in Wynn Las Vegas Hotel. Fans and other creators worldwide were shocked by his sudden demise at the age of 32. There is currently a fresh development in the story.
According to a new report by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), officers were called to the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard after a body was found inside a hotel room. In an official statement, the department said, “LVMPD responded to a dead body located in the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard. Officers assisted the coroner and took a non-criminal/medical report.”
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Although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed by police, media reports indicate that drugs were found in Anunay's hotel room, raising the possibility of a drug overdose.
Just days before his death, Anunay apparently posted updates from the Las Vegas Concours 2025, on his Instagram. Anunay was reportedly staying at the hotel with a lady who admitted to authorities that they had bought cocaine on the casino floor around four in the morning. Before going to bed, the two are said to have taken the drug. When she woke up an hour later, Anunay was not responding.
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Police found a bag with a white substance in Anunay's hotel room, but they haven't confirmed what it is or if it was related to his death. They're still investigating.
Who was Anunay Sood?
Though based in Dubai, UAE, Sood hailed from Uttarakhand, India, where he completed his early education. According to his LinkedIn, he co-founded Meta Social, a Dubai based digital marketing firm, and previously worked with companies like Boltt Sports Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Al Nafis Properties.
Over the years, Sood became well known for his travel photos and videos. His work appeared in National Geographic India, Conde Nast Traveller, and Lonely Planet India. He had nearly 400,000 YouTube followers. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, he was consecutively featured in the Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars list for his travel and lifestyle content.
Sood loved travel, cars, and adventure. He visited almost 40 countries and worked with big names like Switzerland Tourism, Visit Saudi, and Airtel. With 1.4 million followers on Instagram, he was admired for his love of life and passion for exploring the world, which inspired many people to travel.