“So Long, Blood God” – Minecraft Legend Technoblade’s Untimely Death Rocks Pokimane, TommyInnit and Ludwig Among Millions

Published 07/01/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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Notable Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade succumbed to Cancer, a battle he had been fighting since his diagnosis last year. His father posted one last video on Technoblade’s channel to let fans know of the news.

Technoblade aka Alexander was a popular Minecrafter, known for his creative builds and humorous personality. He has over 10.6 million subscribers on YouTube. He was a Minecraft prodigy, and many of his fans spent their childhood watching his videos.

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Technoblade was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects bones or soft tissues in one’s body. However, that didn’t stop him from fighting back. Alexander even initiated a fundraiser for the Sarcoma Foundation of America, where he donated $340,000 with the help of his community.

Alex was a Minecraft Legend

Alexander mostly spent his Minecraft time on the popular Hypixel server. He was extremely good at player versus player combat and once took down Dream in a match, winning $100,000 in prize money. In fact, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in Minecraft’s history, with a brilliant track record in tournaments and challenges.

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Technoblade had also collaborated with many Minecraft creators, including YouTubers and Twitch streamers. According to Team Hypixel’s statement, he was a ‘kind, talented, passionate young man with extraordinary potential.’

The Hypixel Team even built a memorial and established a tribute to the Minecraft Legend. Players can access the space in the Hypixel server’s main lobby. In addition, the team also added a book of condolences where players can put up their names. “We’ll later have the book moderated, physically printed, and presented to Technoblade’s family,” the team shared.

Alexander’s father posted what’s supposed to be the last video on his channel. Alongside a short statement from Technoblade filled with the iconic dark humor he was known for, his father paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

He was, indeed, a gem!

Popular streamers bid farewell to Technoblade

Several notable streamers, internet personalities, and fans reacted to Technoblade’s demise, with all of them recalling how incredibly kind and helpful he was.

His friendly rival, Dream, shared his feelings too. Dream had also initiated a fundraiser for cancer research when Technoblade revealed he had sarcoma, last year.

A message in writing from his family.

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It’s a massively difficult time for Technoblade’s family at the moment. “He was the most amazing kid anyone could ever ask for…” his father shared, and fans of Technoblade couldn’t agree more. In his final statement, Alex mentioned how he adored his life as Technoblade. “I had another 100 lives I think I would choose to be Technoblade again, every single time.” Alex shared.

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Rest in peace, Minecraft Prodigy.

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Sharmila Ganguly is an ESports author at EssentiallySports. After completing her bachelor's degree in engineering, she pursued her love for writing and most importantly, video games. All kinds of video games intrigue her, but her love for shooter video games like Valorant knows no bounds. Apart from video games, she also likes to keep a tab on the world of technology and spend time with her pet parrots!
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