YouTube & Minecraft community pays tribute to Technoblade: “An absolute legend”
YouTube: TechnobladeMinecraft YouTuber Technoblade has died following a battle with cancer at age 23. His passing has prompted an outpouring of support from the Minecraft community and beyond, paying tribute to his memory and achievements.
On June 30, Technoblade’s father provided a final update on his YouTube channel, confirming his son’s passing. Technoblade had been open about his battle with cancer, often turning it into humorous content on his channel, demonstrating his strong mentality throughout.
“You’ve done so much for so many people, millions of people,” his father said.
Following the news, tributes flooded in from all corners of the internet, particularly within the Minecraft community, which is as large as it is close-knit.
Minecraft community pays tribute to Technoblade
ConnorEatsPants, a frequent collaborator of Technoblade, said “don’t wait till your friends of peers, no matter how close, are gone to tell them what you love/appreciate about them. It’s never too cringey or inappropriate.”
He also told a story of how Technoblade sent a card to his younger brother, thanking him for being a fan, after Connor told him he was his brother’s favorite YouTuber.
If there’s anything I want to take from this, don’t wait till your friends or peers, no matter how close, are gone to tell them what you love/appreciate about them. It’s never too cringey or inappropriate, show those around you what they mean to you, and how they affected you.
— connor (@ConnorEatsPants) July 1, 2022
Karl Jacobs said, “Techno was and is such a positive light, he truly genuinely believed in me n helped me so much.”
Techno was and is such a positive light, he truly genuinely believed in me n helped me so much, much more than what may have been seen publicly. Im heartbroken but really so thankful he has been able to impact so many lives with his genuine wit, charm, and positivity.
— karl 🙂 (@KarlJacobs_) July 1, 2022
TommyInnit called Techno a “f**king legend,” and revealed a message he had sent him on Minecraft for the SMP (the server many content creators play on).
“Tell the rest of the SMP that having abolished all governments of men, I have ascended to heaven to take on the kingdom of God. – Technoblade.”
Technoblade is a fucking legend. From being a massive fan, to one of his actual friends, I can’t describe how thankful I am to have been in his life.
I just know he’s strategizing in heaven on how to beat God. This isn’t a joke. look at the screenshot.rest in peace pic.twitter.com/ntb2C5bdLM
— TommyInnit (@tommyinnit) July 1, 2022
YouTube remembers Technoblade
Joining the tributes was YouTube itself, along with many other content creators who Technoblade had been friends with, or just influenced in some way.
YouTube Gaming’s official account tweeted “Technoblade was able to share his light and energy with so many around the world. We are deeply saddened by the news of his passing, and our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and the @Technopig community.”
Through the hardest challenges, Technoblade was able to share his light and energy with so many around the world. We're deeply saddened by the news of his passing and our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and the @Technothepig community ❤️ https://t.co/RJaN8I6pDs
— YouTube Gaming (@YouTubeGaming) July 1, 2022
Twitch streamer and YouTuber Mizkif said that Technoblade’s attitude about content creation was something he “aspired” to.
“Even with cancer, he just tried to make others smile and laugh,” he said.
Technoblade was a phenomenal content creator.
His attitude throughout his content is what I aspire to be. Not to take things seriously, joking around, and trying to make others smile.
Even with cancer, he just tried to make others smile and laugh.
RIP to a genuinely funny man
— Mizkif (@REALMizkif) July 1, 2022
Fellow streamer Ludwig Ahgren said “I’ve been rewatching Technoblade for the past hour. He was so witty and so humble even in the toughest of times.
“I’ll always look up to him.”
I’ve been rewatching Technoblade’s for the past hour
He was so witty and so humble even in the toughest of times
I’ll always look up to him
Rest In Peace >
— ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) July 1, 2022
Pokimane also praised Technoblade for his inspiration, and that his legacy will live on forever.
rip technoblade. you inspired millions around the world, and your legacy will live on forever. ❤️
oh, and fuck cancer.
— pokimane (@pokimanelol) July 1, 2022
Jacksepticeye delivered a similar message, calling Techno an “absolute legend in the community.”
RIP Technoblade. An absolute legend in the community whose influence was felt far and wide. Fuck cancer
— Jacksepticeye (@Jacksepticeye) July 1, 2022
For Minecraft fans wishing to pay tribute to Technoblade as well, this can be done on the Hypixel Server.
There, you can leave a message to Technoblade’s family, which will then be printed and sent to his family in tribute.
You can watch the final video from Technoblade here on his YouTube channel.