what happened to etika

Etika, whose real name was Daniel Desmond Amofah, was a gaming YouTuber and streamer who was found dead in New Yorks East River on June 25, 2019, at the age of 29. He had gone missing shortly after posting a YouTube video discussing his suicidal thoughts. His belongings were found near the Manhattan Bridge, and his body was later recovered from Manhattan’s East River. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner concluded that Amofah had drowned after jumping from the Manhattan Bridge. His passing highlighted the need to address mental health struggles, particularly in the gaming community. According to some sources, Amofah showed signs of psychosis, which was amplified by THC in weed.