
At the time of his death, he lived in Sandefjord where he worked in a paint factory run by the chemicals company Jotun. He died in 2021 after he fell through the ice of a lake west of Kongsberg, Norway, while recording a video. You can see more videos from Eckhoff here.Tor Eckhoff (22 November 1964 – 27 November 2021), also known as Apetor ( Norwegian pronunciation: ), was a Norwegian industrial worker and YouTuber known primarily for his videos where he drank vodka while performing daring activities on frozen waters, like ice skating, swimming in ice holes and diving. We have endless good memories, and we miss you so indescribably!"Ĭommenters also paid tribute to Eckhoff, writing beneath his final video things like, "We will never forget the joy you brought us! Warm thoughts to the family," and, "Rest in peace, thanks for making everyone's day better, Tor," and "Thanks for all the joy you brought us. Thank you for all you have been to Johannes and me. On Saturday night John and I were with you when the doctors in the hospital turned off all the machines that kept your body going. They did everything they could to bring you back to life, but you had been underwater for too long. You ended up in the ice water, and this time you didn't get back up, like you did so many times before! In the end, you were picked up by divers and sent by air ambulance to Ullevål hospital. You messaged me when you arrived, with pictures of yourself and the water. You should also film a little, which you should use in a video on YouTube. November was just a regular Friday. You went to a water near Kongsberg, and you looked forward to skating. He has been everything to me and to our son." Meanwhile, on Facebook she wrote what translates to: "My dearest Tor. Tor's partner, Tove Skjerven, told local paper Verdens Gang, "We miss him terribly much, and it is a loss that will never let go. On Mic: Jordan Rich Late Night Classics.Everyday Wealth with Soledad O’Brian and Jean Chatzky.The Truth About Your Future, Hosted by Ric Edelman.Health News: Powered by Tufts Medical Center.
