Popular Mormon influencer Chandler David Hendry has died at age 27.
According to multiple reports, Hendry was involved in a three-vehicle car crash in Utah on Friday, August 7. A spokesperson for the Lehi City Police Department told The Salt Lake Tribune that Hendry was driving westbound when he collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of Timpanogos Highway and Morning Vista Road. He was pronounced dead at a hospital nearby.
Officers reportedly determined that Hendry was not wearing a seatbelt. No other serious injuries were sustained.
Before his death, Hendry gained nearly 13,000 subscribers on YouTube with his “Restored Truth” podcast, which was described as “scripture-centered” and “Christ-focused.”
Fellow influencers and Latter-day Saints supporters reacted to Hendry’s death after news broke of the crash.
“I just heard about Chandler ‘Chuck’ Hendry’s (@RestoredTruth8) passing this past weekend, and it is really affecting me … Chuck felt like a little brother who I had never actually met. A little brother I will always look up to,” internet personality Shaun McKnight wrote via X, adding that he would “fast and pray for the whole Hendry family.”
Pastor Jeff McCollough, host of the Hello Saints YouTube channel, called Hendry an “influential, up-and-coming voice in the LDS apologetics space” in his own tribute.
“And though it was clear that he quite passionately disagreed with my beliefs, at the end of the day, he is a fellow image-bearer … and a son, brother, husband and friend to many. Praying for God’s mercy and presence in the lives of those affected by this tragic loss,” McCollough wrote.
According to the “Restored Truth” website, a candlelight vigil was held for Hendry in Utah on Monday, August 10. A GoFundMe was also shared to help support Hendry’s wife, AnaLynn, and parents.
“Chandler touched so many lives through his social media platforms, but even more than that, he was known for being an amazing sibling, uncle, and friend,” the description reads. “He helped many people better understand the teachings of the gospel and know that they are loved by their Heavenly Father. His loss is deeply felt by family, friends, and the many people who were encouraged by his words and example.”
The fundraiser was set up with a goal of $80,000. As of Tuesday, August 11, more than $73,000 has been raised.
“The family is deeply touched by the kind comments and memories being shared by those who loved Chandler and were impacted by his life,” the description continues.
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