Respects Paid To WoW & Hearthstone Streamer, Reckful, After His Death Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! Rest in Peace. Respects Paid To WoW & Hearthstone Streamer Reckful After His Death 3 July 2020 by Lara Jackson Beloved streamer, Reckful, has lost his life aged just 31. The talented streamer is best known for his impact in the professional spheres of games including World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. It’s being reported that he died by suicide. In wake of his passing, social media has been flooded with messages of love and support for Reckful and his family. The official Twitter account for Twitch issued the following statement: “We’re devastated to hear of Byron’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and community.ADVERT ADVERT “He was a streaming pioneer and helped propel the whole industry going forward. The communities he cultivated in the games he played were forever changed by his relentless pursuit of excellence. Rest in peace, Reckful.https://t.co/dyRnzfMLU3 pic.twitter.com/Va9Ybyc94Q- Twitch (@Twitch) July 2, 2020 “Byron was someone who talked about his struggles to help make room for others to do the same. As we process his loss, we have to recognize that the stigma around mental health and treatment often prevents people from seeking and getting the help they need. “If you’re struggling or know someone who is, there are many organizations and people who want to help.”ADVERT ADVERT Twitch wasn’t the only company to deliver a heart-felt message, as World of Warcraft also made an announcement in honour of Reckful. “The Warcraft team is greatly saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most memorable WoW players of all time. “Rest in peace, Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein. We extend our sincerest condolences to Byron’s family, friends and his many fans around the world.”ADVERT ADVERT Rest in peace, Byron "Reckful" Bernstein. pic.twitter.com/B3i4CGISx0- World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) July 2, 2020 Here at GameByte, we wish the best for Reckful’s loved ones. Rest in peace. The loss is a huge blow for the gaming community. Found this picture of the last time Reckful came to my house and we were playing with my green screen.As sad of a day as it may be, let’s remember the smiles and fun times @Byron shared with so many others over the years, both on stream and off pic.twitter.com/mKAtQr5zXw- Esfand (@EsfandTV) July 3, 2020 If you’ve been affected by any of the topics in this article, you can seek support from a number of registered charities. Find out more from mental health organisation, Mind, right here. It is vital that we #LevelUpMentalHealth within the industry too provide more support and help those in need. If your company is interested click the link below to find out how you can get involved.- Safe In Our World (@SafeInOurWorld) June 30, 2020 Featured Image Credit: ADVERT ADVERT TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency