A terminally ill fan of Grand Theft Auto VI, known online as Void Only, has passed away just three weeks before the game's highly anticipated launch. The fan, whose real name was Jerry, had shared his battle with an interstitial lung disease in a viral TikTok video earlier this year, revealing that his condition made a lung transplant risky.
In his initial post, Jerry expressed his wish to simply live long enough to play GTA 6, making light of Rockstar Games' history of delays. His plea resonated with the gaming community, which rallied to support him. A GoFundMe campaign was established to aid with transplant costs and other needs, quickly amassing over $50,000 in donations within days. Jerry underwent a transplant in September, but unfortunately, complications arose, leading to a decline in his health. His sister confirmed his passing over the weekend via his social media channels, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support he received. Jerry had reportedly planned to stream GTA 6 with his community upon its release.
In the wake of the news, fans shared their condolences and memories of Jerry's optimism. Many expressed sadness that he would not get to experience the game he had eagerly awaited. Some commenters indicated plans to honor him by incorporating "Void" into their gamertags upon GTA 6's launch. His sister also mentioned that their mother is planning a balloon release in his memory, with further details to be announced.