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Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber dies from cancer at the age of 23 Published 1 July Close Share page Copy link About sharing YouTuber from 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, which was titled "so long geeks" and posted to his 10 million followers, showed his father calling him "the most amazing kid you could ever wish for". The US internet celebrity gained fame through livestreaming and posting clips of his playing the videogame sandbox. Technoblade announced to his fans last year that he was diagnosed with cancer. The message of farewell, written hours before his death and read by his father, read: "Hello everyone, Technoblade here. If you're watching this. I am dead." He then revealed that his real name was actually Alex recalling the time he tricked 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 years to live I'm sure I'd prefer to be Technoblade again every single time as those were the happiest years of my life." The online star, who took home Minecraft tournaments and legions of fans chatting about his life in a humorous manner when playing the game, explained in a video for fundraising published in February that he undergone chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a limb-salvage operation after he developed a painful tumor in his right arm. Sarcoma, a rare type of bone and soft tissue cancer, was the reason for his death.Uooka He disclosed his cancer diagnosis in August 2021, stating that he initially thought the pain he felt was from an injury from repetitive stress due to playing too much. He was diagnosed with cancer after his arm started swelling. It is not known much about Technoblade, who kept his true identity secret until the very end. However, his avatar on the internet was a picture of a crown pig. His YouTube channel has 10.8 million subscribers. His bio reads: "I play too many video games. Although I may not be the greatest, I do have hot elbows. 'Strategizing in heaven' In the wake of announcement of his death his gamers, friends and YouTubers paid tribute on the internet. "I'll never forget the day I met Technoblade," recalled J Schlatt. "I quit my job early to take part in a Minecraft tournament. I didn't know how to play... but the dude managed to guide us through the whole event. "Rest in peace, big guy. You'll always be a legend." YouTuber Captain Puffy Captain Puffy, also known as Cara, tweeted: "Rest In Peace Technoblade. He always treated me with the utmost respect. I was never excluded from anything." He could not have been more kind!" She said, "Thanks for everything you have done for the community. It will never be the same without you." Tommy Innit said: "Technoblade is a legend. From being a massive fan, to becoming one of his friends, I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am to have had the privilege of being in his life. I can tell he's planning in heaven on how to beat God ..." Ludwig Ahgren added, "I've been watching Technoblade's for over an hour." "He was so witty and humble in the most difficult of circumstances. I'll always look up to him." Quackity expressed gratitude online too and wrote: "I had the opportunity to convey to Technoblade how much admiration and gratitude I felt for him, not just for the enormous impact that he had on all of us, but also for keeping his incredible humour even in the most difficult times. I will be sad to lose him." "May the man rest in peace,"added eSports gamer Jake Lucky. Technoblade's father thanked fans during the video of his farewell, noting: "You meant a lot to him." He explained that a percentage of proceeds from online orders for the items of his son's death would now go to charity. The video concluded with a letter from his family. It read: "We, the family of Technoblade we wanted you to know just how much he adored and loved his fans and his colleagues. "From Technoblade's earliest online days, he was constantly figuring out ways to delight and reward his fans by giving away prizes online and encouraging good sportsmanship and, most importantly, sharing his Minecraft adventures to entertain and laugh. "Even after his eventual successes he still managed to maintain his good-natured humour, and compete with an endearing 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 used by children to develop their career skills, and to tackle real-world issues like flooding. Ted Nevison described Technoblade as being "effortlessly hilarious" and "endlessly talented". "Gone too quickly," he said. Bad Boy Halo also paid tribute, adding: "Words can't express how much you'll be missed. The lives you have touched and the impact you made on their lives will be cherished forever. Slimecicle said Technoblade's "personality and sense of humour were an source of inspiration for me and many others." "Thanks for all you have done to create an even better place You will always be a legend." More information about this story Save our town by playing Minecraft 5 April Can Minecraft really help you create a career? 5 June 2021 Minecraft player loses five-year-long game 29 April 2019