Tim Janus: key obituary facts
Is Tim Janus dead? Yes. Tim Janus died on September 16, 2026, at age 49.
Cause of death: Tim Janus's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tim Janus known for?
He was an American competitive eater and reality show contestant.
More about Tim Janus
Born: 31 December 1976.
Gender: male.
Occupation: competitive eater, reality television participant.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: Eater X.
Occupations: Entertainer, media personality.
Known for: Professional eater, contestant on The Amazing Race.
Tim Janus, a professional eater and contestant on The Amazing Race, died on September 16, 2026, aged 49.
Known in competitive eating as “Eater X,” he was an American entertainer and media personality who retired from the sport after competing for years in International Federation of Competitive Eating events. Janus became known for performing in a painted mask and for his outspoken approach to the contests, including a public declaration that he would try almost anything once.
He was the IFOCE’s Rookie of the Year in 2004 and reached the Final Four of the inaugural Alka Seltzer U.S. Open of Competitive Eating in 2005. He also held world titles in tiramisu, ramen noodles and nigiri sushi eating, and appeared in the 2006 reality series True Life: I’m a Competitive Eater.