When a Tumblr blog owner passes away, we like to help the family determine what is going to happen with their loved one’s Tumblr blog.
If you need to notify Tumblr about a deceased blog owner or preserve a username to keep URLs intact, please reach out to us through our contact form and include:
- The blog owner’s registered e-mail address for the account (if known)
- The URL/blog address
- A brief explanation of the situation
- The desired action for the site in your message
To complete any actions on behalf of the Tumblr account, please also attach the following:
- A copy of the deceased site owner’s death certificate.
- A legal document stating your authority to act on behalf of the deceased, or a signed, notarized statement including:
- Your first and last name
- Your current contact information
- Your email address
- Your relationship to the deceased site owner
- The action you’re requesting (such as “Gain access to the account.”)