Model Jeff Thomas 'died after falling off tower while taking a SELFIE,' his ... trends now
Tragic male model Jeff Thomas's agent has suggested he may have fallen to his death while taking a selfie, after the clotheshorse's brother said his sibling had died due to addiction and mental health issues.
Luli Batista of The Sovereign Talent Group told DailyMail.com says she was so shocked by 35 year-old Daniels sudden death at his Miami apartment tower on March 8 that she believes it may have been a tragic accident.
'I just can't believe it's true that he intentionally did this. He may have fallen while he was taking a selfie,' she said.
Batista said that the last time they spoke was on Tuesday - less than 24 hours before before his shock death - the pair had been exchanging text messages and joking regarding an upcoming audition.
They had scheduled phone call on Friday to catch up. 'He couldn't wait to tell me about his move to Miami. He seemed thrilled and was proud of himself. He was happy, motivated and excited for his next step just loving life.'
She added, 'I am so stunned. He was such a beautiful and sweet boy.'
A bare-chested Thomas standing in his underwear in front of his bathroom mirror taking a selfie weeks before his tragic passing
Another photo of Thomas making a funny face while taking a selfie in front of a mirror wrapped in a towel
Batista's claim is contrary to a Facebook post shared by Thomas' brother Skylar Ray Thomas, which implied the death was the result of suicide after he battled addiction and mental health issues.
Thomas' cousin Meghan Rae disputed the suicide claim to DailyMail.com earlier this week, although police are currently working under the assumption that Thomas did take his own life.
Skylar wrote: 'Dear friends and family,
'It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of my brother, Jeff on Wednesday, March 8th.
'As you have followed through the years, Jeff traveled the world and lived life to the
