Tony Schnur, nicknamed Thick44 of Neebs Gaming, a gaming YouTube channel, has died at the age of 47 after a two-year battle with cancer. The station announced the news in a sad statement on Twitter on Monday, February 13, 2023.
According to Neebs Gaming:
“We regret to inform you that our beloved friend Tony “Thick44” Schnur has passed away after fighting heroically as his body allows. He died quietly, surrounded by his family.”
The YouTuber initially shared his glioblastoma diagnosis with viewers in June 2022, after which he had a successful surgical removal. Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer. According to WebMD, it is one of the most common types of brain tumors in adults, and it is particularly aggressive, which means it can grow and multiply very quickly.
Thick44’s death made netizens and the gaming world “very surprised and saddened”.
As news of the tragedy spread, Twitter users began paying their respects to the player using the hashtag #WyvernKing, which quickly became popular on the microblogging network. Netizens expressed their condolences to his family. The gaming community was shocked and moved to tears.
#REST IN PEACE Tony “Thick44” Schnur. Scout from #BattlefieldFriends. Thank you for being a great person 🪖https://t.co/7DTJ7nd4sQ pic.twitter.com/6GliKS9ptz
– Battlefield Bulletin (@BFBulletin) February 14, 2023
RIP Tony “Thick44” Schnur. Thanks for all the laughter and the damn cancer. pic.twitter.com/wfazBk3Rs9
– Dave Mallam (@Davemallam) February 14, 2023
They describe Him as an extraordinary and great influence for good in their lives. Many people shared their memories of the player, while others created artwork and screenshots of his logo in his honor. Some have even included the words “Long live the Wyvern King” in their tributes. Netizens have noticed Schnur’s interest in content and game development.
Tony Schnur’s Cancer Has Come Back Despite Surgery
Tony Schnur revealed his battle with cancer and his recovery from surgery in an Instagram story in June 2022. He also thanked everyone who supported him throughout. way. Thick44 said he had surgery a year ago. Then he said:
“I remember waking up from surgery and hearing a voice say: ‘Are you ready to play again?’ I said right away. I’m really lucky to have such a great support system to help me get through this.”
However, a few months later, he discovered that the glioblastoma had reappeared and discussed his future steps. Thick44 reports that he needed further surgery to remove the tumor after receiving high-dose targeted radiation. Tony’s fans and admirers were hoping for another successful surgery. Neebs Gaming later confirmed that the 47-year-old is recovering.
On January 2, 2023, a GoFundMe page set up in 2021 to help fund Thick44’s surgery provided an update on his condition. It is stated:
“After a few months (and let’s be honest, a year), Christmas and New Year’s in the hospital, Tony is going home to his family.”
According to a tweet by Neebs Gaming, all donations to this fundraiser will now go to the Schnur children’s fund established.
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