Entrepreneur Kerwin Rae dies unexpectedly aged 49 as family pay tribute to motivational speaker who was ‘mentor to many’

AN AUSSIE motivational speaker and entrepreneur has unexpectedly died aged 49.

Tributes are pouring in for Kerwin Rae who found viral success on social media for posting thought-provoking advice on business and life.

Rae's family announced his death on social media, saying it is an "unimaginable sense of loss" that is "hurting hearts".

They wrote: "Kerwin was a force of nature, there are countless stories to be told and so many words that could describe the epic human he was, but right now we are too overwhelmed to express them.

"To everyone who had the privilege of knowing him - whether as a friend, mate, mentor, or family member - please keep this extraordinary soul in your thoughts and hearts."

The business coach, who was based in Byron Bay, toured Australia as a motivational speaker - and was a "mentor to many".

His cause of death has not been made public yet.

Kerwin was the CEO of K2 Capital Group, an Australian capital advisory firm, SportsKeeda reports.

Throughout his life, he launched several business ventures as well as a consultancy company that focuses on education and physical training.

An author of several books, Kerwin was known for his motivational talks and "life-changing content".

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