July 2 former cybersportsman and streamer Byron Reckful Bernstein committed suicide. He is mourned by all the community – from Overwatch and Counter-Strike players to Dotters.
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“Just crying, I don’t know what to say. How I would like to do more. ”
“You deserve more, Byron. Life is not fair. You were one of the best I’ve ever had time with. You deserve a lot more. You were and will be a legend in my life – so you will live forever. Rip”.
“I was lucky to know Reckful from the time when he took his first rank at the WoW Arena and won the MLG championship for Complexity Red, right up to the present, when he became one of the most advanced Twitch streamers.
Byron’s legacy will never be forgotten. ”
“I will always be grateful to Reckful for streaming tips and easy life communication. I am sure that I am not the only one of your friends who would like to do something more. Heart is broken. I hope you are in a better place. Rest in peace, Byron. ”
“Rest in peace, Reckful. Your games were inspired. ”
“Rest in peace, Reckful. He was a fan for many years. Fighting yourself may seem impossible, but try to remember that you are not alone. ”
“My brothers and I grew up on Reckful streams. He had a great influence on who I became. I don’t believe it, it’s very sad. Rip. Take time for loved ones and show that you care. ”
“Shocked to the core. We played WoW together for years, laughed, talked about all kinds of nonsense. I think he did not even realize how much joy he brought to everyone around. He was a great friend and an amazing person. I will miss him exorbitantly. ”
“Byron was one of the few in the gaming community who spoke openly about his problems and how he struggles with them. Mental health is an important topic and it can affect everyone. If it’s hard for you, ask for help. You are not alone”.
“Byron was the only one on Twitch with whom I had an emotional connection. His problems and the way he struggled with them helped me to get out of depression myself. He was real, and that’s enough. Rip”.
“The Reckful news hit me painfully, although I never met him in real life. This is really some kind of strange connection, albeit one-way, that appears when someone invites you to recognize yourself through a platform like Twitch. May the earth be rest in peace for you. ”
“And don’t count how much time I spent on Reckful streams. Because of him, I bought a mini keyboard. I did not know him personally, but it feels like I knew him anyway. Not so long ago, we had a frank conversation with him. I’m broken”.
“What the hell … I don’t believe it’s true. Some of Twitch’s most vivid memories are related to Reckful. Rest in peace, Byron. You will be missed so much that you can’t imagine. ”
“Byron was more than any other Twitch streamer concerned about the viewers, so I go to hell and curse everyone who pestered him. He struggled with depression for a long time.
He always tried his best, no matter what he did. I feel guilty and know that others feel the same way. I cry and can not stop. Streamer, a gamer fighting demons. I literally just finished talking with my best friend, because I almost gave up – and here it is on you. He brought me to streaming, he helped me in the worst period of my life. Your struggle is over, rest in peace. I love you, Byron. ”
For a long time, Reckful struggled with depression. He also suffered from bipolar disorder – his brother had the same diagnosis, who also committed suicide years earlier.
