Gaming influencer and YouTuber Alex Cimo has died at the age of 32 after a public battle with cancer. The popular figure, known for his Yu-Gi-Oh! content, had amassed a combined social media following of more than 400,000. He first announced his diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer in March 2025.
Cancer Battle and Public Updates
Prior to his wife Bryttni confirming his death earlier this month, Cimo had been vocal and defiant in his health fight. He claimed, "I refused to accept my fate," despite being told by doctors earlier this year that he would not survive the illness. Throughout his journey, he regularly updated fans on his progress, stating he would continue to will himself into better health.
Final Post and Lifestyle Changes
His final post was made in late May. "It was two months ago to the date that I was told I only had a few days to live. Two months later, I'm still with you all," he wrote. The influencer admitted his illness forced him to make lifestyle changes he should have made years prior, and he hoped to come out the other side stronger.
Wife's Announcement and Grief
Confirming her husband's passing on June 5 via an X post, Bryttni said her premature announcement was forced by a LinkedIn post that has since been removed. "Alex passed very suddenly on Tuesday. As you can imagine, I am still very raw from my bereavement and I was not ready to share this pain with the world so soon," she said in a statement. "I had a plan to update everyone in a couple of weeks in accordance with Alex's wishes once my pain felt a bit more dulled."
Bryttni thanked his community for their support but pleaded for an opportunity to grieve peacefully. The Las Vegas-based lawyer said she was "frustrated" her husband's death was leaked without her consent and revealed the extent her mourning had been derailed. "I have had someone try to hack my Twitter account. Someone I do not know wrote this obituary in San Francisco. I am being inundated by messages from everywhere," she continued.
Community Response and Future Updates
Bryttni advised fans she would share a further update in video form to answer their questions and to share "a last gift from Alex."
