YouTube content creator Tony Schnur, known online as Thick44, has unfortunately succumbed to Glioblastoma, after battling it for two years. Tony was part of the popular Neebs Gaming channel and was most famous for playing Battlefield 1, but he was also passionate about music, as he used to perform musical covers on his private YouTube channel.
Gaming streamers are beloved by millions of fans around the world because they provide endless hours of entertainment and joy through their online platforms. However, it can be a devastating loss for the gaming community as well as the entire world when one of these beloved personalities succumbs to cancer. With a bright personality, a great sense of humor, and exceptional skill in games, Thick44 quickly became a fan favorite among the gaming community. However, in June 2022, Tony Schnur made an Instagram post in which he informed his followers that he had a cancerous tumor removed from his brain and that he was grateful for a second chance at life. Regrettably, his brain cancer had returned in late 2022. Despite the diagnosis, Tony continued to appear in gaming videos, showing remarkable strength and bravery in the face of his illness.
In a recent heart-wrenching Instagram post, Neebs Gaming has confirmed that Tony Schnur had sadly passed away at the age of 47, as a result of his terminal illness. Tony had bravely fought Glioblastoma for two years, but his battle unfortunately came to a tragic end. In the post, Neebs Gaming thanked Tony’s family, his nurses and doctors, and the gaming community for their support. They also let everyone know that any contributions to the GoFundMe that was previously used to help Tony with his medical expenses, would go directly to his daughters.
Thick44’s fans were left heartbroken as they mourned his death. The internet community shared the most treasured memories they had of the YouTube content creator, as well as their condolences and prayers for Tony’s family.
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people each year, and those who are diagnosed with it face a difficult and challenging journey. Losing someone to cancer is never easy, and the loss of a beloved gaming streamer is definitely no exception. However, the community can keep honoring Thick44’s memory by cherishing the joy and inspiration he brought to the gaming world, by continuing to raise cancer awareness, and by supporting cancer research and education.
Source: Dexerto