Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the well-known gamer and Twitch star, recently revealed that he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer.
He shared the news on social media, mentioning that a mole on his foot was found to be melanoma during a routine skin check. Thankfully, it was caught early, and he’s optimistic about treatment.
Ninja, who has a massive following on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, urged his fans to prioritize regular skin checkups, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
Known for his gaming prowess, Ninja has also made waves in various other ventures, including being the first gamer on the cover of ESPN the Magazine, authoring a graphic novel, and appearing in a Super Bowl commercial.
Despite a brief stint on Mixer, Microsoft’s streaming platform, Ninja returned to Twitch and continues to be a dominant force in the gaming world.