Minecraft Content Creator Technoblade Has Died Following Battle With Cancer

Minecraft streamer and content creator Technoblade has died following an extended battle with stage four cancer, his family announced today in a public statement and video.

Techno revealed previously that he had been diagnosed last August with cancer. He had been updating his YouTube community on his status while continuing his treatment and creating content.

Techno's father shared a posthumous message, "so long, nerds", that he recorded on June 30. It was filled with the creator’s dry humor, often dark humor, and serves as a final thank you to all who supported the Minecraft star through the years.

"Thank you to all who have supported my content over the years. Technoblade is my favorite job. GAMES If I could have another 100 lives, I think Technoblade would be my first choice. GAMES Techno said that those were my happiest years in my life.

"I hope you guys enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh. I love you guys so I wish you all a long and prosperous life. Technoblade out."

Techno, who reveals himself to be Alex, discusses how the money he earned from merch sales and other "sell-outs" over the past year is being used for his siblings' college tuition. He also thanks his viewers for allowing him to share such happy moments with them, while a slideshow of images that show him through various stages of his treatment is shown on screen.

Techno's last message was followed by his father's explanation of how he originally planned on writing and recording the video himself before his passing. But, due to his declining health and other factors, it didn't happen. His father says that he wrote the message from his bed and died around eight hours after it was recorded.

"He was the most amazing kid anyone could ever ask for," Technoblade's father said. Technoblade is missed. Thank you to everyone for everything.