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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 the news in a poignant goodbye video made on his behalf.

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p>The video, titled "so long nerds" and posted to his 10 million followers and showed his father calling him "the most amazing kid anyone could wish for".

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p>The US internet personality rose to fame livestreaming and posting clips 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>The farewell message, which was written moments before his death and read by his father, began: "Hello everyone, Technoblade here. If you're watching this. I am dead."

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p>He then revealed that his real name was in fact Alex, reminiscing about the time he manipulated viewers into thinking his name was Dave.

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p>He said, "Thank you all so much for your support for my content over these years," he added. "If I had another hundred years to live, I believe Technoblade would be my choice again. They were the best years of my entire life."

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p>The online star, who has won Minecraft tournaments and had thousands of fans who reminisced about his life in a humorous manner during the game explained in a fundraising video published in February that he been through chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a limb salvage operation after he developed a painful tumor in his right arm.

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p>He died of sarcoma, which is an uncommon soft tissue and bone cancer.

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p>He disclosed his cancer diagnosis in August 2021. He explained that he initially believed that the pain he felt was a result of an injury from repetitive stress due to excessive gaming. After his arm started swelling, it was taken to the hospital. He was diagnosed with cancer.

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p>There isn't much information about Technoblade who kept his true identity a secret until the end. However, his online avatar was a picture a crown pig.

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p>His YouTube? channel has 10.8 million subscribers. His bio reads: "I play too many video games. https://tclonline.org/ While I'm not the greatest, I do have hot elbows.

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p>'Strategizing in heaven'

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p>Fans of fellow gamers, fellow gamers, and YouTubers? paid tribute to him online following the news of his passing.

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p>"I'll never forget the day I met Technoblade," recalled J Schlatt. "I got up early to play in the Minecraft tournament with him. I barely knew how to play... and the dude was able to carry us to win the whole 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 Captain Puffy, aka Cara tweeted: "Rest in peace Technoblade He was always treating me with a smile and never denied me access to anything. He could not have been more gracious!"

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p>She added: "Thank you for everything you've done for the community. It will never be the same without you."

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p>Tommy Innit stated that "Technoblade" is legendary. From being a huge fan, to one of his friends, I can't describe how grateful I am to have been in his life. I know he is working in heaven to overcome God ...".

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

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p>Quackity also expressed his appreciation online Quackity expressed his gratitude online, writing: "I had the opportunity to tell Technoblade the amount of admiration and respect I had for him, not just for the enormous impact his presence had on us all, but also for keeping his humour and wit even in the darkest of times. I will miss him so very deeply."

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p>Jake Lucky, an eSports player, added "May he rest and be at peace."

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

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p>He said that a percentage of proceeds from online orders for his late son's merchandise will now go to charities.

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p>The video ended with a letter from his family, which included the following: "We, the family of Technoblade we wanted all of you to know how much he adored and respected his fans and coworkers.

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p>Technoblade was active from the very beginning. He was always seeking ways to please and reward his followers. He offered prizes online, urged good sportsmanship, and shared his Minecraft adventures for laughs and entertainment.

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

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p>Minecraft allows players to create their very own virtual world by digging holes and collecting blocks.

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p>Recent updates of the game have been utilized to assist children to explore and improve their professional skills and expertise and to discover solutions to real world problems like flooding.

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p>Ted Nevison described Technoblade to be "effortlessly funny" and "endlessly talented". "Gone too soon," he said.

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p>Bad Boy Halo also paid their respects, saying: "Words cannot express how you'll be missed. The lives you touched and the impact you had on their lives will be cherished forever.

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p>Slimecicle said Technoblade's "personality and sense of humour were an inspiration to me and many others."

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p>"Thank you for all you gave to the world. You left too soon. You will always be an icon."

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