Former Israeli reality TV star Yakir Levi, 45, died after falling from the 28th floor of a South Florida resort. He had texted friends, "I'm coming," moments before the incident.

Former Israeli reality TV star Yakir Levi died on Monday night in a fall from the 28th floor of a luxury South Florida resort, just moments after texting friends that he was on his way to meet them. Levi, an Israeli immigrant who built a successful life in Los Angeles after rising from humble beginnings, was staying at the Acqualina Resort and Residences in Sunny Isles Beach when the fatal incident occurred.

Former reality TV star Yakir Levi dies

Reports state that, Levi was set to meet his friends for a night out. As they arrived at the resort's valet on Monday night, Levi sent a brief text message reading, "I'm coming." Seconds later, they heard a loud crash followed by screams outside the building.

Levi's close friend, Eran Hersh, told the Daily Mail that he does not believe the entrepreneur died by suicide, describing the 45-year-old as someone who embraced life.