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Adam Wolke, a German Twitch streamer known for posting as Skyline TV, died at age 36 from a brain hemorrhage, a close friend shared on Tuesday
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“It is with deep sadness that we must inform you that our Adam has sadly passed away,” wrote fellow streamer Verena Ullrich on Instagram on Oct. 20
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Wolke, who first started livestreaming in 2013, was known by over 265,000 followers on Twitch and 120,000 more on Instagram, where he shared travel content
Adam Wolke, a German Twitch streamer known online as Skyline TV, died from a brain hemorrhage, a close friend shared on Tuesday. He was 36.
“It is with deep sadness that we must inform you that our Adam has sadly passed away,” wrote fellow streamer Verena Ullrich on Instagram on Oct. 20.
Wolke, who first started livestreaming in 2013, was known to over 265,000 followers on Twitch and 120,000 more on Instagram, where he shared travel content.
In her post, Ullrich said that Wolke died after a “severe” brain hemorrhage as a result of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
“We were by his side until the very end and accompanied him on his final journey. We are deeply shaken and still can hardly put into words what has happened,” her statement continued. “We sincerely ask you to respect the privacy of his family, relatives, and closest friends during this difficult time and to handle this news with care and respect. Our thoughts are with all who loved him.”
It appears Wolke last streamed from his Twitch account last month, and his final Instagram post is dated Sept. 15. In the comments, friends and fans posted tributes to the late internet personality.
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“Rest in peace ❤️” wrote YouTuber ollistuntbuddy.
“I can’t believe it 🥺” penned German creator Johny Münster. “We didn’t talk often, but I’ve seen him as a mega nice and incredibly kind person every time.”
“Farewell Adam, you were an enrichment to the scene 😢” shared YouTuber German Truck Driver. “Rest in peace.”
