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p>Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber? dies from cancer aged 23

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p>1 July

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p>Minecraft YouTuber? Technoblade has died aged 23. His family have confirmed this in a touching farewell video shared on behalf of his family.

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p>The video, which was titled "so long nerds" and shared to his 10 million followers and showed his father calling him "the most amazing kid you could ever want".

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p>The US internet sensation gained fame by livestreaming and sharing videos of himself playing the sandbox video game.

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p>Technoblade announced to his fans last year that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

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p>His father read his goodbye message hours before his death. It began with "Hello everyone, Technoblade here." This is what you should be seeing. I am dead."

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p>He later revealed that his real name was in fact Alex and reminiscing about the time he had pranked viewers into thinking his name was Dave.

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p>"Thank you all for your support of my work 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."

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p>The online star, who took home Minecraft tournaments and had a horde of fans who reminisced about his life in a humorous fashion during the game explained in a video for fundraising posted in February that he had received radiation therapy, chemotherapy and a limb salvage operation after developing a painful tumour in his right arm.

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p>He died from sarcoma which is a rare soft tissue and bone cancer.

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p>He revealed his diagnosis of cancer in August 2021, explaining that he initially believed that the pain he was experiencing was a result of an injury to the muscles from repetitive stress due to playing too much. After his arm started swelling, the patient was admitted to the hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with cancer.

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p>It is not known much about Technoblade, who kept his identity concealed until the end. However, his avatar on the internet was a photograph of the crown-crowned pig.

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p>He has 10.8 million viewers on his YouTube? channel, where he bio reads: "I play video games way too often. It's possible that I'm not the most skilled but I do have hot elbows."

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p>'Strategizing in heaven'

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p>Following the news of his death, fans, fellow gamers and YouTubers? paid tribute online.

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p>J Schlatt recalled, "I'll never forget the day I met Technoblade." "I quit my job in the morning to play with him in an Minecraft tournament. I had no idea how to play... and the dude was able to carry us to win the entire event.

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

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p>YouTuber? Captain Puffy who is also known as Cara tweeted: "Rest in peace Technoblade He was always treating me with a smile and never denied me access to anything. He couldn't be more generous!"

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p>She added, "Thanks for everything you have done for this community. It will never be the same without you."

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p>Tommy Innit stated that "Technoblade" is an icon. From being a massive fan, to becoming one of his closest friends, I don't know how grateful I am to have been in his life. I know he's working in heaven to overcome God ...".

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p>"I've been watching Technoblade's films for the last hour," added Ludwig Ahgren. "He was so clever and humble in the toughest of times. https://wzjxzz.com/ I'll never forget him."

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p>Quackity also expressed his appreciation online Quackity expressed his gratitude online, writing: "I had the opportunity to convey to Technoblade how much admiration and gratitude I felt for him, not only for the massive impact he had on all of us and his incredible humour, but also for maintaining his amazing humour, even in the most difficult times. I will miss him very much."

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p>"May the man rest in peace,"added eSports gamer Jake Lucky.

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p>Technoblade's father thanked his fans in the goodbye clip, noting that "you meant a lot"

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p>He said that a percentage of the profits from online orders for the items of his son's death would now go to charities.

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p>The video concluded with a written statement from his family, which included the following: "We, the family of Technoblade we wanted everyone to know how much he loved and admired his fans and his colleagues.

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p>Technoblade was active from the very beginning. He was always trying to find ways to delight and reward his followers. He gave away prizes online, urged good sportsmanship and shared his Minecraft adventures for laughter and entertainment.

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p>"Even after his eventual triumphs, he somehow managed to keep his charming humility, while competing with a sly balance between confidence and self-deprecating humor."

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p>Minecraft lets users create their own experiences in an the world of imagination by digging holes to gather blocks.

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p>Recent updates to the game have been used to aid children in exploring and build their professional skills and expertise and to discover solutions to real-world issues such as flooding.

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p>Ted Nevison described Technoblade as being "effortlessly hilarious" and "endlessly talented". "Gone too quickly," he said.

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p>Bad Boy Halo also paid their respects, saying: "Words cannot express how much you will miss. The lives you touched and the impact you've had on them will last forever."

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p>Slimecicle said Technoblade's "personality, sense of humor and ability to clearly communicate were an inspiration to Technoblade as well as a multitude of others."

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p>"Thanks for all you have done to create an even better place, you will always be a legend."

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