Nate Estimada Dead, Commits Suicide: 'Men Of The Strip' Star Drives Car Off Cliff, Twitter Fans Offer Shocked #RIP Condolences

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Associate Editor | Jun 22, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

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Reports confirm that Nate Estimada, star of Jeff Timmon's "Men of the Strip" revue, died on Wednesday (June 18) of an apparent suicide. The popular male stripper was just 25-years-old.

Authorities did not initially release any details surrounding Estimada's shocking death earlier this week, but now confirm that he killed himself be driving his car off of a cliff in Los Angeles County.

According to TMZ, Estimada was cruising in his Mustang when he intentionally plunged into a landfill near LA's City of Industry. The infamous gossip webloid reports that Estimada accelerated his vehicle, and his tragic actions were not deemed a mistake.

Officials are now conducting toxicology tests to determine if drugs were in the exotic dancer's system.

A spokesperson for "Men of the Strip" released this official statement following Estimada's sudden death:

"The cast and management of Men of the Strip thank you for your heartfelt condolences and expressions of love and support."

Timmons (a former singer from the band 98 Degrees), also expressed his grief on Instagram:

jefftimmons: "I am heartbroken at the passing of my brother Nate Estimada. Nate was a gift to all of us, and will be missed not only personally as a friend, but as a member of Men of the Strip. My love, prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones. He will be missed dearly, and we will keep him in our hearts forever."

jefftimmons: "R.I.P. @midknightcowboy Nate you are incredible. The job of putting something together like@menofthestrip is a tough one. Juggling personalities, and making sure everyone is happy. You are one of the easiest people to work with that I've ever encountered. You never complained, looked incredible like an Adonis, inspired, lead, and were a consummate professional. People like you drive me to keep pressing forward. #inspiredThanks for helping me realize a dream. Yeah, you're the Midnite Cowboy #fingerbang, but you're also my friend, whom I love as Nate Estimada. Enjoy the party up there. We'll all be there right with you one day, and rest assured, they're gonna be in for one hell of a performance."

Twitter fans also offered their condolences:

‏@imperfectjdbr: "RIP Nate Estimada you were one hot stripper but sadly you took your life away :(."

@LucindaK_: "Nate has died at the age of 24. Gone too soon! #RIPNateEstimada."

@ilovewennie: "That just broke my heart. RIP Nate Estimada."

@KathrynHall89: "Really sad to hear that Nate Estimada passed away this week... life isn't fair #rip #fbf #chippendales."

@its_nicolexoxo: "RIP to the Midnight Cowboy, Nate Estimada. You and your family will be in heart and prayers. @menofthestrip."

RIP, Nate Estimada. Here's some footage from his last show in Boston:

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