by Joseph Robert Wilson (May 15, 1996 – December 14, 2023), online known as mitten squad. He was an American youtuber and well-known for his videos on challenge runs in Fallout, Skyrim’s and other various video games submitted by fans. His videos incorporated dry yet witty humor, video length varying greatly each video.
A reddit user shared their thoughts in this situation:
“Popular youtuber and falls out/elder scrolls fan ‘mitten squad’ has passed away at 27. Probably one of the most shocking things today. It genuinely sucks, especially his most recent community update was that he is slowly getting better with his drinking habits.”
Who was Mitten Squad?
The youtuber known as Mitten Squad was also founded by Paul and Joseph Robert Wilson. He was born on May 15, 1996, according to John Molnar Funeral Home. He had a popular gamer channel on you tube. His you tube channel was started in 2013 and has 1.42 million subscribers. At first, the channel featured general video game content until game challenge videos set the channel apart. The most popular video on the channel is titled “Can you beat Fallout 4 with only Legendary Weapons?” from 2019.It has over nine million views at the time of writing. But he kept his personal life relatively private, it was evident that he had a history of alcohol abuse, which he appeared to have overcome.
His passing reminds us of other unexpected passings of well-known figures, such as Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend Paolo Liuzzo, whose cause of death was recently revealed.
“In a past update, Mitten Squad had openly shared his struggles with alcohol, revealing that his condition had worsened to the point of requiring emergency medical care. He was diagnosed with pancreatitis, describing the unbearable pain and frequent vomiting he endured.”
Cause of death:
Wilson passed away on 14 December 2013 at the age of 27. Reports suggest that his cause of death was linked to mental health struggles– an issue that continues to grow within the gaming and online communities.
This tragic incident once again highlights the ongoing mental health challenges in public figures, similar to those reflected in the life and impact of Dana Chang, who left behind a legacy of resilience and struggle.
According to U.S. Sun, his battles with alcoholism were ongoing, with the gamer having shared last year, “My extreme drinking culminated on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 23, 2023) when I had taken to the emergency room by ambulance because I blew a BAC (blood alcohol content).
| Year | Event | Details |
| 2022 | Hospitalization & Alcohol Struggles |
Revealed on X that he was hospitalized and struggling with alcohol addiction. |
2023 |
Pancreatitis Diagnosis | Announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatitis due to excessive drinking. |
| Nov 2023 | Update on X | Stated that he was alive and planned to upload again on his YouTube channel. |
| Nov 2023 | Alcohol Consumption | Admitted he was still drinking but had reduced his intake significantly. |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Passing |
Sadly passed away at the age of 27. |
Community Reactions and Tributes:
Following his passing, fans and fellow content creators have honored him with art, tributes and memorial posts. Some have even started petitions to have him remembered in future Fallout games, highlighting the deep impact he had on the gaming world.
Similar heartfelt tributes were seen in the passing of Luan Johnsrud, whose impact on his community was deeply felt.
I don’t usually make these posts but I feel it’s important for everyone to know that there is a high probability that Paul of Mitten Squad passed away 4 days ago due to his alcohol addiction. We were contacted by a supposed family member who stated the same.
— Quade (@TheShootyGuy) December 18, 2023
Rest in peace. https://t.co/CMEBdqMLoh pic.twitter.com/XG7panCsmh
>He will continue to inspire both gamers and content creators.
His Legacy:
Mitten videos inspired a new wave of challenge based content-creators, proving that gaming was not just about playing games but also about storytelling and creativity. Beyond gaming, he was open about his struggles related to health issues and fans appreciated his honesty. Also, his candidness helped shed light on the importance of mental awareness, especially within the online and gaming community.
Devastated to hear about the passing of Paul (Mitten Squad)
— The Spiffing Brit 🫖 (@TheSpiffingBrit) December 18, 2023
He was one of the most dedicated and hard working creators in the Bethesda World. I hope he is at peace and aware of the hours of joy he brought to millions of people ❤️
ed shed light on the importance of mental awareness, especially within the online and gaming community.
Conclusion:
Joseph Robert Wilson was a beloved gaming youtuber known for his creative challenge run videos in Fallout and Elder Scrolls. His unexpected passing has deeply impacted the gaming community, with fans sharing tributes and reminiscing about his memorable moments. We invite you to honor his memory by sharing your favorite moments, tributes and thoughts in the comments below. How did his videos impact you? Let’s celebrate his legacy together.
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