Overview
- His team confirmed his death on Oct. 23 in a statement to his social media community, addressing followers as “Jyozers.”
- He had stage 4 colon cancer with metastasis to the peritoneum and underwent chemotherapy and an emergency surgery for an intestinal perforation.
- Hours before he died, he shared a bedside video thanking supporters and urging viewers to value time and “not forget to live.”
- On Oct. 17 he held a civil wedding with his partner in his hospital room and posted the ceremony video for his audience.
- He launched his gastronomy-focused YouTube channel in 2023, continued creating through treatment, and drew wide tributes after his passing.