7-time Classic Tetris World Champion Jonas Neubacher passed away

[Deleted User]

Tetris Legend Jonas Neubauer passed away on January 4 at the age of 38.
The cause of death is unknown. It has been stated he was taken by a "sudden medical emergency."
Jonas Neubauer is considered by many to be the single-greatest Tetris player of all time.
He won seven Classic Tetris World Championships since the inaugural one was first held in 2010.
The news was reported by Neubauer's own Twitter account:

"It’s with a heavy heart that we deliver the terrible news that Jonas has passed away from a sudden medical emergency.
He was the absolute best. We are devastated, overwhelmed with grief, and we already miss him dearly.
Information to follow when it becomes available."

 

[godreborn]

R.I.P. my friend.

 

[JuanMena]

I'm a huge Tetris fan and player myself, so of course I was aware of this guy's fame.
May he rest in peace.

Spoiler: Awfully stupid bad joke:

Do you think the coffin was placed horizontally or vertically?
May he rest in tetrimino?

 

[VashTS]

RIP Jonas, i can't even fathom this news.

 

[Lostbhoy]

Very sad news indeed. Rip Jonas.