Twitch streamer Adam Wolke dies aged 36 after suffering brain hemorrhage
Twitch streamer Adam Wolke has died aged 36 after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage.
The content creator, who was known online as Skyline TV, had built up a legion of loyal followers online.
His passing was announced by close friend and fellow streamer Verena Ullrich.
‘It is with deep sadness that we must inform you that our Adam has sadly passed away,’ she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.
She explained that Wolke had died after suffering a ‘severe’ brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
‘We were by his side until the very end and accompanied him on his final journey.
‘We are deeply shaken and still can hardly put into words what has happened,’ she continued.
‘We sincerely ask you to respect the privacy of his family, relatives, and closest friends during this difficult time and to handle this news with care and respect.’
Twitch streamer Adam Wolke has died aged 36 after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage
‘Our thoughts are with all who loved him,’ she concluded.
Wolke, who first started live-streaming back in 2013, is said to have last appeared on Twitch last month.
During the session, Wolke described experiencing unusual symptoms, per Dexerto.
‘I’d say it was a painless migraine because I had these black spots in my vision,’ he explained, translated from German.
‘I was looking around and could still see things, but there were these spots everywhere. It was really strange.
‘Then I lay down and felt drunk. Seriously, it felt like I’d been drinking alcohol, but I hadn’t had anything to drink.’
Wolke also recalled experiencing strange sensations in his head and initially attributed his symptoms to being food-related.
His final post on Instagram, which is dated September 15, showed him interacting with NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki.
The content creator (left, at the Michael premiere), who was known online as Skyline TV, had built up a legion of loyal followers online
It has since been flooded with messages of condolence from fans.
‘I can’t believe it. We didn’t talk often, but I’ve seen him as a mega nice and incredibly kind person every time. Just as you knew him from his streams. Rest in peace,’ one wrote.
‘He made the world a better place! Thank you for that!’ another added.
‘A person leaves, but their memories remain forever. Rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family and all the relatives!’ a third shared.
Wolke is considered one of the pioneers of ‘IRL streaming’ in Germany – after sharing content of real-world activities and physical surroundings rather than playing video games at a desk.
