GTA 6 fan who went viral for hoping to live long enough to play the game has died

A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who captured the attention of the gaming community after sharing his wish to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' upcoming title has died. The fan had been battling interstitial lung disease since he was 17 years old, with his condition eventually deteriorating to the point that he needed a lung transplant. His family confirmed that he died on October 29, 2026, following a series of infections and worsening health complications, just months after supporters rallied around his story and raised thousands of dollars to help with his medical treatment.