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Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber Dies from Cancer at the Age of 23.

Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber dies from cancer at the age of 23



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YouTuber for Minecraft Technoblade has passed away at the age of 23, his family have confirmed the news in a poignant farewell video posted on his behalf.



The video, entitled "solong geeks", was posted to his 10 million followers. It included his father's words, which he described as "the best kid anyone could ever ask for".



The US internet personality gained fame through streaming live and sharing videos of his playing the videogame sandbox.



Last year, Technoblade revealed to fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer.



His father read his goodbye message a few hours before his passing. It began with "Hello everyone, Technoblade here." If you're watching this. I am dead."



He went on to reveal that his real name was actually Alex recalling the time he pranked viewers into believing his name was Dave.



"Thank you all for your support of my content throughout the years," he continued. "If I had another hundred lives I'm sure I'd choose to be Technoblade each time since those were the most enjoyable years of my life."



The online star, who won Minecraft tournaments and had thousands of fans chatting about his life in a humorous manner while playing the game, explained in a fundraising video published in February that he received radiation therapy, chemotherapy and a limb salvage procedure after he developed a painful tumor in his right arm.



Sarcoma, a rare form of bone and soft tissue cancer, was the cause of the death of his father.



In August 2021, he announced his diagnosis of cancer. He explained that he initially believed that the discomfort it was causing was due to an injury to the muscles due to playing too much. He was diagnosed with cancer when his arm began to swell.



There isn't much information about Technoblade, who kept his real identity secret until the very end. His online avatar was a picture of the crowned porcine.



His YouTube channel has 10.8 million subscribers. Kd76 His bio says: "I play too many video games. I might not be the best, but I do have hot elbows."



'Strategizing in heaven'



In the wake of news of his passing his gamers, friends and YouTubers paid tribute online.



"I'll never forget the day I met Technoblade," recalled J Schlatt. "I left my job early to join him in a Minecraft tournament. I didn't know how to play... but the dude was able to keep us entertained throughout the entire tournament.



"Rest in peace, big guy. You'll always be a legend.



YouTuber Captain Puffy Captain Puffy, aka Cara tweeted: "Rest in peace Technoblade, He always treated me with a smile and never excluded me from anything. He couldn't of been a kinder person!"



She added: "Thank you for everything you've done for the community, it will never be the same without you."



Tommy Innit said: "Technoblade is an icon. From being a massive fan, to one of his friends, I can't describe how thankful I am to have been in his life. I know he is working in heaven to defeat God ...".



"I've been watching Technoblade's films for the last hour," added Ludwig Ahgren. "He was so witty and humble in the most difficult of circumstances. He will always be a role model for me."



Quackity also expressed his appreciation online by writing: "I had to have the opportunity to express how much admiration I had for Technoblade not just for his immense impact on the world but also for his amazing humour even in the darkest of times." I will be sad to lose him."



"May be he rest in peace,"added eSports gamer Jake Lucky.



Technoblade's father thanked fans during the farewell video, noting: "You meant a lot to him."



He explained that a percentage of online purchases for the items of his son would now go towards charity.



The video ended with a statement written 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 the beginning of his existence. He was always looking for ways to delight and reward his followers. He offered prizes online, encouraged good sportsmanship, and shared his Minecraft adventures for laughs and entertainment.



"Even after his successes he managed to maintain his good-natured modesty, competing with a sly balance between confidence and self-deprecating humor."



Minecraft lets players create their own virtual world by digging holes and collecting blocks.



Recent updates to the game have been utilized by children to explore and improve their skills in the workplace, and to tackle real-world issues such as flooding.



Ted Nevison described Technoblade as being "effortlessly funny" and "endlessly talented". He said, "Gone too quickly."



Bad Boy Halo also paid tribute, saying: "Words can't express how much you'll be missed. The lives you've touched and the impact you've made on them will last forever."



Slimecicle stated Technoblade's "personality, sense of humor, and sense of humour were an source of inspiration for him and many others."



"Thank you for all you've done for the world. If you die too soon. You will always be a legend."



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