A popular Twitch streamer has died aged 36 after suffering a devastating brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm.
Adam Wolke, known to fans as SkylineTV, died suddenly, leaving followers and fellow creators mourning the loss of the internet star.
His death was announced by close friend and fellow streamer Jens ‘Knossi’ Knossalla on Tuesday (20 Oct).
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He shared an emotional statement on Instagram alongside streamer Verena Ullrich.
Their statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we have to tell you that our Adam has sadly passed away.
“He suffered a severe brain haemorrhage as a result of a ruptured brain aneurysm.
“We were by his side until the very end and accompanied him on his final journey.”
Knossalla and Ullrich said they were struggling to come to terms with the sudden tragedy and asked people to respect the privacy of Wolke’s loved ones.
They added: “We are deeply shocked and still can hardly put into words what has happened.”
Knossalla later shared another emotional tribute, saying he hoped Wolke could see how much he meant to people and how many hearts he had touched from above.
The news prompted an outpouring of grief from across the German streaming community, with fellow creators and fans sharing messages of condolence.
Knossalla’s wife, Lia, also paid tribute to Wolke, writing: “You will always remain our child, Adam.
“Nobody will ever be able to replace you.
“You will always be in our hearts.”
Singer and influencer Katja Krasavice also sent her condolences to Wolke’s family, while other online personalities shared messages mourning his death.
Wolke, who lived in Frankfurt, Germany, was regarded as one of the pioneers of ‘In Real Life’ streaming, having experimented with mobile live broadcasts as early as 2013 when many creators still streamed from their bedrooms.
Through his SkylineTV Live channel, he took viewers on trips, outings and events, broadcasting his experiences in real time.
He also used his technical expertise to produce elaborate live-streams for other major creators, including MontanaBlack and Trymacs.
Wolke reached an even wider audience in 2024 when he won the Knossi edition of the reality show Big Brother, as reported by Need To Know.
At the time of his death, he had over 265,000 followers on Twitch and 115,000 fans on Instagram.
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