Popular Youtube personality Connor Franta came out via video to his 3.5 million subscribers yesterday, Dec 8. As of this post, the video has received more than 2.3 million hits in 24 hours and has become a trending topic on Facebook and Tumblr.
Franta is a high profile vlogger who makes lifestyle videos that often feature other famous Youtubers like Hana Hart and Tyler Oakley. In the video the 22 year old, who has a huge following among tweens and teens, discusses how he came to a point where he felt OK to come out. He touches on the difficulty of being in the closet in his Midwestern town, as well as the importance of speaking to family and friends for support. The last portion of the video is directed at LGBT youth, in which Franta tells them
"I made this video for anyone who needs it. It's OK. It may not seem like it right now, but you're gonna be fine. I know it's scary But don't be afraid of who you are, and you should love that person."
You can watch the video below
So far, the video has also received nearly half a million "likes."