Tetris world champion Jonas Neubauer dies at 39

Tetris world champion Jonas Neubauer dies at 39

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Jonas Neubauer, a seven-time classic tetris world champion, died at 39 from a “sudden medical emergency”. The news was given by Neubauer’s Twitter account, with the message: “It is with a heavy heart that we deliver the terrible news that Jonas passed away in a sudden medical emergency. He was the best. We are devastated, overwhelmed by sadness and we already miss him a lot. Information to follow when it is available. “Image credit: Classic Tetris World Championship

Image credit: Classic Tetris World Championship

The Official Tetris Twitter shared the news of Neubauer’s passing, saying: “This is a tremendous loss in many ways. Jonas Neubauer was one of the greatest classic Tetris players of all time in skill, spirit and kindness. Our hearts are with his family and friends, and for the entire classic Tetris community, while we all mourn his death. “

O Twitter of the Classic Tetris World Championship also shared a heartfelt message to Neubauer, saying: “We are heartbroken to share that Jonas Neubauer, the seven-time CTWC champion, died suddenly on January 4. We could never have asked for a champion, model and a great friend. Jonas, we feel your absence, we love you and thank you for inspiring us to always be our best. Rest in peace. “

A GoFundMe was created for Neubauer and reveals more about his life, including a funny story of how a misprint described him as a 60-year-old man from Albacete, Spain.

“Jonas played along, tweeting his love for his new homeland,” reads GoFundMe. “Soon, the residents of the Spanish city began to follow him, rooting for their newest citizen. Eventually loved throughout the city, the mayor invited him and Heather on a visit, giving Jonas the city’s knife (his incredible version of our “key to the city”). “

Neubauer leaves his wife Heather Ito, his mother Sharry Neubauer, his brothers Jason and Justin and his six nephews.

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Adam Bankhurst is an IGN news writer. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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