The popular YouTuber and gun rights activist shared the news in a posthumous video on his channel titled “I’m dead.”

“If you see me, I’m dead,” the Oregon-based content creator told his 1.14 million subscribers. The six-minute clip from “Beyond the Grave” was filmed in December 2023 and his family released it after his death on Tuesday.

Harrell made the announcement while sitting on a log in the woods, the exact spot where he first told his subscribers about his Stage 2 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Harrell was initially optimistic, telling fans that his cancer was “caught early” and that he would “be here for a while.” But in his posthumous video, Harrell detailed how his health was deteriorating.

“We caught it early, but not as early as I thought,” Harrell told his fans. “It spread faster than I thought. My time is running out.”

The YouTuber had to use crutches after breaking his hip, which was caused by the cancer spreading to his bones and causing them to “crumble.” The YouTuber offered his “sincere apologies” to fans who were shocked by his sudden death.

“I was hoping to continue in this format for the next 10 or even 15 years,” he said. “Even when I was diagnosed, I was hoping we would be here for at least another two or three years, but it turned into just a few months.”

“I’m sorry. I feel like I let everyone down,” Harrell added.

Harrell was showered with praise in the comments section of the video, with many praising the weapons expert for everything he has done for the community.

“Thanks Paul for everything!” wrote one fan, while another commented on Harrell’s “dark” sense of humor.

“Even beyond the grave, the sense of humor is dark but appropriate,” the fan wrote. “We will miss you, Paul.”

“This is the worst notice I have ever received,” added another heartbroken supporter. “Rest in peace Paul.”

The clip ended with a message from his editor and manager Brad Nelson.

“I’ve been very privileged to have Paul in my life and as a friend,” Nelson told viewers. “He’s very generous and a nice guy and he told the best campfire stories.”

In addition to advocating for the rights of gun owners, Harrel also used his channel to share his knowledge about gun safety and accurate shooting.