The player blue662 was known and loved in the community of GTA Online as a roleplayer. After his sudden death, fans are raising over $44,000 for his funeral.
Who was blue662? In the GTA community, Kenny “blue662” Tancredi was a well-known figure. The popular content creator played on the top RP server “NoPixel” and was extensively involved in roleplaying.
blue662 was one of the people who helped GTA Online experience a real boom on Twitch in 2019. He was one of the moderators for the major streamer Jaryd Russell “Summ1tG” Lazar and convinced him to try out roleplaying in GTA.
He also supported smaller YouTubers and streamers who engaged in roleplaying in GTA Online. His generosity and positive friendly nature brought him a lot of affection and recognition in the community.
What happened? It is unclear what the cause of death was for the 30-year-old. After his sudden death, his mother opened a GoFundMe page where she asked for a small amount to create a memorial for her son. She received a flood of donations.
Initially, the family only wanted to raise $500. However, within 14 hours, over $44,000 landed in the donation account. Many donors left touching messages on the page, regardless of whether they contributed $5 or $1,000.
If it wasn’t for Kenny, I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in or doing what I love. He was always a positive person to talk to. I already miss you, Boe [Kenny’s roleplayer name].
User Robin Williams on GoFundMe
However, the family will not keep the excess money. All proceeds exceeding $500 will be donated to charitable organizations.
How exactly the memorial for blue662 will look is still unclear. The GoFundMe campaign has only been active for less than 24 hours. According to his mother’s description on the page, it is supposed to be “a gravesite worthy of a gamer.”
Community and streamers mourn their friend
The death of blue662 has triggered a wave of mourning in the GTA community. Players and content creators were shocked by the sudden announcement.
In the Livestream subreddit, the thread about his death received over 14,000 upvotes and 644 comments (as of 09.07.2020, 16:47). Users expressed their condolences and also promoted the family’s donation page.
There were also numerous reactions on Twitter regarding the death of the content creator, coming from his friends in the gaming community and fans.
I don’t know where to start I’m torn to pieces. @blue622 you changed so many lives the impact you had on people was unreal I just want to thank you for everything RIP brother you will be missed love you brother.
— ShotZ (@TR_Shotz) July 8, 2020
I don’t know where to start. I’m totally torn. @blue662, you changed so many lives. The impact you had on people was incredible. Thank you for everything, rest in peace, brother. You will be missed and loved, brother.
Translation of the tweet
The streamer Summ1tG, who was a close friend of blue662, was also deeply affected. When he was asked about it during a stream, he had to turn off his camera because he couldn’t hold back the tears.
In the chat, Summ1tG was supported by his community with positive emojis and messages, who also expressed their condolences.
The death of blue662 is a great loss for the GTA community. His last tweet expressed condolences for the death of streamer Reckful.
