In the world of Dead By Daylight communities, Max “Puppers” stood out as a warm, steadfast presence whose streams brought together players from across North America. He passed away at 32 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a relentlessly progressive disease that affects the nerve cells controlling muscles. The health setback he faced had been publicly documented by coverage in the gaming press, marking a somber moment for fans who followed his journey online.
What defined Puppers beyond the screen was his unwavering commitment to helping others. Throughout his broadcasts, he actively organized fundraising efforts to support people diagnosed with ALS, turning his channel into a platform for both community and compassion. The diagnosis itself entered his life several years earlier, with the realities of the condition gradually shaping how he engaged with fans, collaborators, and supporters who rallied around him.
According to public statements associated with his health update, Puppers experienced a significant decline in late May, with breathing difficulties emerging as a critical concern. He chose to face the situation with quiet resolve, requesting that those close to him handle care in a way that preserved his wishes and dignity. The decision reflected a deeply personal balance between medical reality and personal autonomy, a theme that resonated with many who followed his story.
After the news of his passing circulated, countless fans took to social media to express heartfelt condolences and to share memories of the energy he brought to his streams. In recent years, Puppers had continued to stream with the help of close friends who were known in the community by the aliases Sunshine, Eshlee, and Silver. They supported him in daily life and in keeping his channel active, reinforcing the sense of family that formed around his online presence.
For Sunshine, the partnership with Puppers was profoundly meaningful. They spoke of companionship that surpassed simple collaboration, describing a bond built on trust, humor, and the shared mission of enduring through tough times together. Their reflections captured the emotional weight of seeing a friend face a stout and unyielding adversary, while still finding moments of joy and connection in their work together.
Puppers first started streaming on Justin.tv, the platform that preceded Twitch, back in 2011. He initially explored League of Legends and a variety of horror-themed films before channeling his focus toward Dead by Daylight, especially after the game released in 2016. His early streams helped shape a niche within the horror and asymmetrical multiplayer community, where strategy, suspense, and spirited chatter became signature elements of his style.
In a different chapter of online storytelling, the year 2022 brought the loss of Technoblade, a prominent American creator whose real name was Alex. He passed away at 23 after a cancer diagnosis. The family later revealed that the creator had chosen to keep his identity private for much of his career and had decided to share his diagnosis and story on his own terms. The community response underscored the enduring bond between creators and fans, especially when private battles become public, meaningful conversations for many followers.