“Hello everyone, Technoblade here,” the message began. “If you see this. I’m dead.” In the video, Technoblade, who has kept his identity a secret, revealed that his real name was Alex. He also thanked his fans for supporting his content, buying merchandise and channel subscriptions, and joked that his brothers are “going to college.” “If I had another hundred lives I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every time as those were the happiest years of my life. I hope you enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh and I hope you all they will live long, prosperous and happy lives.” In less than a decade, Technoblade has amassed nearly 11 million YouTube subscribers and 3.7 million Twitter followers as he shares his passion for Minecraft, a video game where users can create virtual worlds out of blocks and create their own stories. He announced his cancer diagnosis in August 2021, telling his followers during a video of himself playing the game that he sought medical attention after experiencing pain in his arm that he initially thought was a repetitive stress injury from the game. According to his father, Technoblade wrote his last message about eight hours before he died. Holding back tears, Technoblade’s father described his son as “the most amazing kid” anyone could ever ask for, adding: “I miss Technoblade.” The video, which has been viewed more than 19 million times, ended with a statement from Technoblade’s family, which read: “This past year has been very difficult for our son as he battles stage four cancer. But he did not he complained, and continued to use his famous strategic mind to try to overcome the odds that he knew were almost impossible. My son’s bravery on this path was a brilliant lesson to all of us who were privileged to walk it with him. .Thanks for sharing his journey all as he did the work he loved for his loving fans.” Social media has been flooded with tributes from fans, celebrities and other players. YouTuber Ted Nivison remembered him as: “Effortlessly funny. Endlessly talented. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Technoblade.” TommyInnit, another popular YouTuber, tweeted: “Technoblade is a king legend. From a huge fan, to one of his true friends, I can’t express how grateful I am to have him in my life. Just know he’s strategizing in heaven on how to defeat God’. In a statement sent to CNN, the Sarcoma Foundation of America paid tribute to Technoblade, sharing its “deepest condolences to his family.” Brandi Felser, CEO of the charity, said in the statement: “Technoblade has rallied its supporters to raise over $500,000 to date to support sarcoma research. This has enabled the SFA to provide research grants in Technoblade’s name. Through these efforts, he leaves a legacy that will impact generations.” Felser said Technoblade will be recognized with the organization’s Courage Award, an annual honor given to individuals who inspire others “to create hope and a better life for the sarcoma community” later this year.
