A Twitch streamer mysteriously disappeared after stepping away for a break during a 24-hour charity livestream and was never seen again.
Streamer never seen again after vanishing during break from 24-hour charity livestream
Recently, a Twitch streamer named Brian Vigneault, also known as PoShYbRiD, disappeared during a 24-hour charity livestream.
He tragically was never seen again after stepping away for a break.
Vigneault, a father of three, had been streaming for 22 hours straight in an effort to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
During the livestream, which took place on February 19, 2017, Vigneault took a break for a cigarette around 3:30 am local time.
However, he never returned to complete the remaining two hours of the stream.
Authorities found the streamer suddenly died at home
Fans initially thought Brian Vigneault had fallen asleep during the livestream.
Their concern grew when a friend messaged him on Discord the next day.
The response came from the Virginia Beach Police Department, who were investigating his sudden death.
Throughout his streaming career, Vigneault had raised over $10,917.20 for various veterans and children’s charity organizations.
His dedication to charitable causes was well-known within the gaming community.
Streaming video games for extended periods may seem harmless to some, but it can seriously affect one’s health.
Many streamers feel pressured to play for extended hours to grow their viewership and earnings.
This often leads to problems such as sleep deprivation and mental health struggles.
Vigneault’s untimely death shed light on the challenges faced by streamers in the gaming industry.
Condolences from friends and the World of Tanks community
His friends and colleagues from the World of Tanks community mourned his loss, noting his positive impact and legacy in gaming.
Following his passing, Vigneault’s Twitch account was transformed into a memorial channel where fans could pay tribute to his memory.
FAME, the gaming clan he was part of, posted an emotional statement on Facebook: “Sad news from Virginia Beach.
One of the most famous NA streamers and a member of our clan Poshybrid passed away at 35.
We just can not find words to describe how sad is this moment for all of us and for sure this game will not be the same without the legend.
“Maybe the saddest lines can not really be written, and the saddest thoughts can not be uttered.
Let’s all hope that he is in a better place right now and may his soul Rest in Peace, he will never be forgotten… a person who stays in our hearts never dies…”
Social media reactions
On social media, many online users also shared tributes to the passing of the streamer.
hmmmm they probably stay up for hours playing the game then it get to the point where they can’t sleep cause they stayed up so long never ending, one user said.
It’s dangerous to play games for prolonged periods of time. Hope this can at least save some people, the second user commented.
Rest in peace!! The third user said.
The Twitch streamer stepped away 22 hours into his challenge, never to return, another wrote.