Technoblade Popular Minecraft Creator Dies From Cancer At 23
By Todd Spangler
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Technoblade, a top YouTube creator who specialized in Minecraft let's-play videos, has died a year after he revealed a cancer diagnosis, according to a statement from his family. He was 23.
Technoblade's YouTube channel shared an emotional YouTube video in which the YouTuber's father revealed that his son had died. His father said, "He was the most incredible kid anyone could ever wish for." "I miss Technoblade."
The video uploaded Thursday, titled "so long nerds," included a posthumous message from the creator to his fans, which was read by his father. "Hello everyone, Technoblade here. Technoblade's message stated that he was dead and revealed his real name as Alex. "Thank you to all who have supported my content throughout the years. minecraft If I had another hundred life, I would choose Technoblade every time. These were the most joyful years of my entire life. Need Realtor
Technoblade's online shop has a message that says, "In memory of his death, a portion of all online orders will be donated a wonderful organization called curesarcoma.org." This link is to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
Technoblade's online avatar was an crowned king porc. He currently has 10.8 millions subscribers to his YouTube channel. "I enjoy playing video games too often. His YouTube bio states that he might not be the best but that he does have hot elbows.
The video was shared Thursday with the following statement at the end: "We, Technoblade's family, wanted to let you know how much he loved his fans and colleagues." From Technoblade's earliest online days, he was always strategizing ways to delight and reward his audience. He maintained his good-natured humility even after his success, competing with a delightful balance between his confidences and self-deprecating jokes. We ask that you respect his wishes to keep his identity secret and to protect the privacy of his family.
The statement continued, "This past year has had a lot of rough spots for our son as he battled stage four cancer. But he didn’t complain and continued to use the strategic mind he had to win against what he knew were impossible odds. My son's bravery on the path was a shining lesson for all of us who were privileged enough to be there. I am grateful for sharing my son's journey. He did the work he loved because it was for his beloved fans.
According to his dad, Technoblade sent his final message of condolences to his fans around eight hours before his death. "I don't think he said everything he wanted to say, but I think he got the main points," his father said.
Technoblade announced his diagnosis of cancer in August 2021. i'm here He said that he felt pain in the right arm after a month of gaming, thinking it was from repetitive stress injuries. After a few days, he noticed his shoulder swelling and thought he might have a fractured bone. He was then diagnosed with cancer.
After the news of his passing, tributes to the late creator were flooding in via social media.
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