How The Competitive Tetris Community Is Picking Up The Pieces After The Death Of A Legend
Tetris remains one of the most popular versions of Alexey Pajitnov and Vladimir Pokhilko s famous puzzler, and last year, Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) drew record numbers in December.
However, in January of this year, the world of competitive Tetris lost one of its most famous faces when 39-year-old Jonas Neubauer passed away from a cardiac arrhythmia of undetermined etiology . Neubauer might not be a name which those outside of the world of Tetris instantly recognise, but there s a good chance you ve seen him in action.
Seven-time Tetris champion Jonas Neubauer passes away aged 39
Multi-time Tetris champion Jonas Neubauer has passed away. Known for his incredible skill in the puzzler, Neubauer was a key factor in a recent surge in Tetris interest, stemming from his captivating championship performances, and regular Twitch streams.
The news was delivered via Neubauer’s personal Twitter this week. “It’s with a heavy heart that we deliver the terrible news that Jonas has passed away from a sudden medical emergency,” the tweet says. “He was the absolute best. We are devastated, overwhelmed with grief, and we already miss him dearly.” He passed on January 4, and was 39 years old.