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GTA 6 Fan Dies After Lung Disease
A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who hoped to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' game died after battling interstitial lung disease for eight years.
In brief
A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who hoped to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' game died after battling interstitial lung disease for eight years. A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who hoped to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' game died after battling interstitial lung disease for eight years. Originally reported by…
GTA 6 Fan Dies
A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who went viral for hoping to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' game died.
Lung Disease Battle
He had been battling interstitial lung disease since age 17, needing a lung transplant after eight years.
Death Timeline
He died on October 29, 2026, after infections worsened his condition and organs shut down.
Family Response
Family described him as peaceful, no longer fighting, and grateful for supporters' help.
“He was peaceful. He was at peace. He was peaceful. He was so peaceful.”
The short version
A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who hoped to live long enough to play Rockstar Games' game died after battling interstitial lung disease for eight years.
