Technoblade, a Minecraft YouTuber, has passed away at 23. His family posted an emotional farewell video on his behalf.
His father called him "the most incredible kid anyone could ever wish for" in the video, which was entitled "solong nerds" that he posted to his 10,000,000 followers.
This US internet celebrity rose to fame by livestreaming and posting clips of him playing the sandbox game.
Technoblade announced to his fans last year that he was diagnosed with cancer.
His father read his farewell message hours before his death. It began with "Hello everybody, Technoblade here." This is what you should be seeing. I am dead."
He then revealed that his real name was Alex. He recalled the times he fooled viewers into believing his name to be Dave.
He said, "Thank you all so much for supporting my content throughout the years,". "If I could have another hundred lives, I think Technoblade would be my choice again. Those were the best years of my life."
He was a Minecraft star who won tournaments and had legions of players talking about his life while playing the game. In a fundraising video, he explained that he had received chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a limb rescue operation after developing a painful tumour on his right arm.
Sarcoma was a rare form of bone and soft tissue cancer that caused his death.
In August 2021, he revealed his diagnosis of cancer. He explained that he originally thought the pain he felt was due to repetitive stress injuries from excessive gaming. He was diagnosed with cancer after his arm became swelling.
Technoblade's true identity is unknown. However, his online avatar showed him as a crown-crowned pig.
His YouTube channel has 10.8million subscribers. His bio says: "I love video games too. Although I may not be the best, I have hot elbows.
Fans, YouTubers, and fellow gamers paid tribute to him online after the announcement of his death.
J Schlatt recalled, "I won't forget the day that Technoblade met me." He said, "I quit my job early to join a Minecraft tournament." The dude was a great help and taught me how to play.
"Rest in peace, big guy. You will always be a legend.
YouTuber Captain Puffy, aka Cara, tweeted: "Rest In Peace Technoblade. He always treated me with pure kindness. I was never excluded from anything." He could not have been more kind!"
She said, "Thanks for all you have done for this community. It will never be the same again without you."
Tommy Innit stated that "Technoblade" is a legend. I cannot express how grateful I am to have been a part of his life, from being a huge fan to becoming one of his closest friends. He's planning in heaven how to defeat God ...", I know that.
Ludwig Ahgren added, "I've been watching Technoblade's for over an hour." "He was so funny and humble, even through the most difficult of times. He will always be a role model for me."
Quackity also expressed his gratitude online, writing: "I had to have the opportunity to express how much admiration I had for Technoblade, not only because of the huge impact he had upon all of us but also because he kept his amazing humour even during the most difficult times. He will be missed by me so much."
Jake Lucky, an eSports player, added "May he rest and be at peace."
Technoblade's father thanked his fans in the farewell clip, noting that "you meant a lot"
He explained that the proceeds of online orders for his son's merchandise would now be donated to charity.
The video was concluded with a written statement by his family. It read: "We, Technoblade, wanted you all to know how much he loved and respected his colleagues and fans."
Technoblade was online since his earliest days. He was constantly thinking of ways to reward and delight his audience. He gave away prizes online, encouraged good sportsmanship and shared his Minecraft adventures for laughs and entertainment.
"Even with his successes, he managed to retain his good-natured humility and compete with an endearing balance of confidence and self-deprecating humor."
Minecraft lets players create their own virtual world by digging holes and collecting blocks.
The game has been updated to assist children in developing their career skills, as well as to solve real-world problems like flooding.
Ted Nevison described Technoblade to be "effortlessly funny" as well as "endlessly talented". He said, "Gone too quickly."
Bad Boy Halo also paid their respects, saying: "Words cannot express how much you'll be missed." Your impact on their lives and the lives they have touched will be remembered forever.
Slimecicle stated that Technoblade's personality and sense of humor were "truly inspiring to me and countless other people."
"Thanks for all you did to make this a better world, you'll always be remembered as a legend."
