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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever

WIRED · Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.

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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever

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