In just under a decade, Technoblade amassed nearly 11 million YouTube subscribers and 3.7 million Twitter followers as he shared his passion for Minecraft, a videogame where users can build virtual worlds out of blocks and create their own storylines. He went public with his cancer diagnosis back in August 2021, telling his followers during a video of himself playing the game that he sought medical help after experiencing pain in his arm that he initially believed was repetitive stress injury from gaming. His father said that Technoblade sent his final message eight hours before his death. Technoblade's father, who was still in tears, described his son as "the greatest kid" anyone could have hoped for and added, "I miss Technoblade."
Technoblade's father broke the sad news to subscribers on his son's channel.
The video, which has been viewed more than 19 million times, ended with a statement from Technoblade's family, which read: "This past year had a lot of rough spots for our son as he battled stage four cancer. Technoblade didn't complain. He kept his brilliant strategic mind sharp to fight against what he knew were impossible odds. My son's bravery on this path was a shining lesson to all of us who were privileged to walk it with him. Thank you for sharing his journey, as he did for his beloved fans. Social media has been flooded with tributes from fans, celebrities and fellow gamers. YouTuber Ted Nivison recalled him as "Effortlessly funny." Endlessly talented. Gone too soon. Technoblade, rest assured. TommyInnit, another popular YouTuber wrote on Twitter: "Technoblade's a f**king Legend. I cannot express how grateful I am to have been a huge fan and a close friend of his. I just know he's strategizing in heaven on how to beat God." Sarcoma Foundation of America released a statement to CNN in which it paid tribute to Technoblade and offered its condolences.
Brandi Felser, CEO of the charity, said in the statement: "Technoblade rallied his supporters to raise over $500,000 to date to support sarcoma research. This allowed SFA to provide research grants in Technoblade's name. These efforts have left a legacy that will be passed on to future generations. Felser stated that Technoblade would be honored with the organization's Courage Award, which is an annual honor for individuals who inspire others to "create hope and a better lifestyle for the sarcoma population" later in the year.