Technoblade, a popular Minecraft YouTuber, has died at age 23 from stage-4 cancer, his family said. Stage 4 cancer is the most painful stage of cancer, and is often followed by a high risk of mortality.
Technoblade has about 11 million YouTube followers and 4 million followers on Twitter. People enjoyed watching Technoblade’s videos because they loved the humor and kindness in his videos.
Technoblade sent a message about 8 hours before he died to the community. The message said, “If I had another hundred lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every single time, as those were the happiest years of my life.” Technoblade thanked those who gave him merchandise and channel memberships. He explained that now his brothers and sisters could go to college if they wanted to. Technoblade also wrote in his message “I hope you guys enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh, and I hope you all go on to live long, prosperous and happy lives because I love you guys.” At the end of the note, he said “Technoblade, out.”
In the YouTube video “so long nerds,” Technoblade’s family said that his first name was Alex and they shared photos of him. They did not tell people Technoblade’s last name because they wanted his privacy to be protected. His father said, “He was the most amazing kid anyone could ever ask for,” with tears in his eyes. At the end of the video, Technoblade’s family said “From Technoblade’s earliest online days, he was always strategizing ways to delight and reward his audience – giving away online prizes, encouraging good sportsmanship, and most of all sharing his Minecraft adventures for entertainment and laughs.” The video has been watched by millions of people and has hit
#1
on the trending page.
A lot of people have shared their sadness over Technoblade’s death on social media apps, including Reddit. One Reddit user told Technoblade’s family on Friday, “Alex, you have been the pillar of our community. We all loved your content. You are one the most kind and charitable and wholesome individuals our community has had the privilege to be with.” The user added, “We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy. Even though Alex has passed away, Technoblade’s legacy will never die. We all looked up to you as one of the most wonderful people on this planet.” Author John Green also shared his sadness with Technoblade’s family on Friday. He said, “So, so sad to hear about the death of Technoblade, a talented and hilarious 23-year-old YouTuber I often watched with my son. My thoughts are with Alex’s family and friends and fans.”
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Technoblade has about 11 million YouTube followers and 4 million followers on Twitter. People enjoyed watching Technoblade’s videos because they loved the humor and kindness in his videos.
Technoblade sent a message about 8 hours before he died to the community. The message said, “If I had another hundred lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every single time, as those were the happiest years of my life.” Technoblade thanked those who gave him merchandise and channel memberships. He explained that now his brothers and sisters could go to college if they wanted to. Technoblade also wrote in his message “I hope you guys enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh, and I hope you all go on to live long, prosperous and happy lives because I love you guys.” At the end of the note, he said “Technoblade, out.”
In the YouTube video “so long nerds,” Technoblade’s family said that his first name was Alex and they shared photos of him. They did not tell people Technoblade’s last name because they wanted his privacy to be protected. His father said, “He was the most amazing kid anyone could ever ask for,” with tears in his eyes. At the end of the video, Technoblade’s family said “From Technoblade’s earliest online days, he was always strategizing ways to delight and reward his audience – giving away online prizes, encouraging good sportsmanship, and most of all sharing his Minecraft adventures for entertainment and laughs.” The video has been watched by millions of people and has hit
#1
on the trending page.
A lot of people have shared their sadness over Technoblade’s death on social media apps, including Reddit. One Reddit user told Technoblade’s family on Friday, “Alex, you have been the pillar of our community. We all loved your content. You are one the most kind and charitable and wholesome individuals our community has had the privilege to be with.” The user added, “We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy. Even though Alex has passed away, Technoblade’s legacy will never die. We all looked up to you as one of the most wonderful people on this planet.” Author John Green also shared his sadness with Technoblade’s family on Friday. He said, “So, so sad to hear about the death of Technoblade, a talented and hilarious 23-year-old YouTuber I often watched with my son. My thoughts are with Alex’s family and friends and fans.”
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