Tony Schnur, nicknamed Thick44 of Neebs Gaming, a gaming channel on YouTube, has died at the age of 47 after a two-year battle with cancer. The station revealed the news in a distressing statement on Twitter 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 fighting heroically as long as his body allows. He died quietly, surrounded by his family.”
The YouTuber originally 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 has made netizens and the world gaming community “extremely surprised and saddened”.
As word of the tragedy spread, Twitter users began paying tribute to the player using the hashtag #WyvernKing, which quickly became a trend on the microblogging network. Netizens expressed sympathy for his family. The gaming community was shocked and moved to tears.
#TREAT Tony “Thick44” Schnur. The scout guy 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 damn cancer. pic.twitter.com/wfazBk3Rs9
– Dave Mallam (@Davemallam) February 14, 2023
They describe him as an outstanding person and a source of great good influence in their lives. Many people shared their memories of the gamer, while others created artwork and screenshots of his icon in his honor. Some others even included the words “Long live the Wyvern King” in their tributes. Internet users commented on Schnur’s interest in content and game development.
Tony Schnur’s Cancer Recurs Despite Surgery
Tony Schnur revealed his struggle with cancer and his recovery from surgery in an Instagram story in June 2022. He also thanked everyone who supported him throughout. way. Thick44 says he underwent the surgery a year ago. He continued:
“I remember waking up from surgery and hearing a voice say, ‘Are you ready to play again?” “Yes,” I said immediately. I’ve been really lucky to have such a great support system to help me get through this.”
However, a few months later, he revealed that Glioblastoma had reappeared and discussed his future moves. Thick44 reported that he needed further surgery to remove the tumor after being treated with high-dose targeted radiation. Tony’s supporters and admirers hope for another successful operation. Neebs Gaming later confirmed that the 47-year-old is recovering.
On January 2, 2023, a GoFundMe page set up in 2021 to support the operation of the Thick44 fund provided an update on his status. It was stated:
“After some tough months (and honestly, a whole year), Christmas and New Year’s in the hospital, Tony is coming home to be with his family.”
According to a tweet by Neebs Gaming, all donations to this fundraiser will now go to a trust established for the children of Schnur.
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