Tony Schnur, nicknamed Thick44 of Neebs Gaming, a gaming channel on YouTube, has died at the age of 47 following a two-year battle with cancer. The station revealed the news in a sad Twitter statement on Monday, February 13, 2023.
According to Neebs Gaming:
“We regret to inform you that our dear friend Tony “Thick44″ Schnur has passed away after a heroic fight for as long as his body allowed. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family.”
The YouTuber originally shared his Glioblastoma diagnosis with viewers in June 2022, after which he successfully underwent surgery. Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer. It’s one of the most common types of brain tumors in adults, according to WebMD, and it’s very aggressive, which means it can grow and multiply quickly.
Thick44’s death has left netizens and the gaming world “deeply shocked and devastated”.
As news of the tragedy spread, Twitter users began paying tribute to the player using the hashtag #WyvernKing, which quickly trended on the microblogging network. Netizens expressed their sympathy to his family. The gaming community was stunned and overwhelmed.
#RIP Tony “Thick44” Schnur. Scout guy from #BattlefieldFriends.Thank you for being an amazing person ?https://t.co/7DTJ7nd4sQ pic.twitter.com/6GliKS9ptz
— Battlefield Bulletin (@BFBulletin) February 14, 2023
RIP Tony “Thick44” Schnur. Thanks for all the laughs and cancer. pic.twitter.com/wfazBk3Rs9
— Dave Mallam (@Davemallam) February 14, 2023
They described him as an excellent person and a great source of good impact in their lives. Many people shared their memories of the player, while others created artwork and screenshots of his emblem in his honor. Several others also included the words “Long live the Wyvern King” in their tributes. Internet users expressed Schnur’s interest in content and game development.
Tony Schnur’s cancer returned despite surgery
Tony Schnur revealed his cancer battle and post-surgery recovery in an Instagram story in June 2022. He also thanked everyone who helped him along the way. Thick44 said that he had surgery a year ago. He went on to say:
“I remember waking up after surgery and hearing a voice say, “Are you ready to play again?” “Yes,” I said immediately. I was truly blessed to have such a great support system to help me through this.”
A few months later, however, he revealed that the Glioblastoma had reappeared and discussed his future steps. Thick44 reported that he required further tumor removal surgery after receiving high-dose targeted radiation treatment. Tony’s supporters and supporters are hoping for another successful operation. Neebs Gaming later confirmed that the 47-year-old is on the mend.
On January 2, 2023, a GoFundMe page set up in 2021 to help fund Thick44’s operations offered an update on his status. It has been stated:
“After a difficult few months (and, let’s be honest, years), Christmas and New Years in the hospital, Tony came home to be with his family.”
According to Neebs Gaming’s tweet, all donations to this fundraising drive will now go to a trust set up for Schnur’s children.
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