Fans of Slick Goku are in shock to hear about the YouTuber and are wondering to know if he is really dead or it is just another social media hoax. We have to reveal it with a heavy heart that Slick Goku is really dead and his family and friends have confirmed the news. While the YouTube community and Goku’s fans are mourning the loss of popular YouTuber, we have taken a glance at his career, past life and the reason behind his death.
Slick Goku, real name Reggie Groover is a popular YouTuber who rose to fame for his YouTube content. After joining YouTuber in the year 2018, he amassed more than 266,000 followers and garnered a total views count of 43 million on his YouTube channel.
The YouTuber was sometimes called Otaku D Furiku by his fans. He was best known for posting short animations and skits, with characters based in his ‘Slick Goku’ universe.
The sudden demise of the popular YouTuber has left his fans in shock and they have started posting messages of condolence and prayers on their social media handles. Below we have gathered all the details about Slick Goku and his untimely demise.
How Did Slick Goku Die?
The death news of Slick Goku was confirmed by his family on Saturday, January 21. His family confirmed the news in a statement. As per the statement, Slick Goku has passed away on January 19th.
The family has also launched a GoFundMe campaign where his mother Janice Gore has revealed the sudden demise of her son. The GoFundMe page aims at collecting funds to cope with the funeral costs of the young YouTuber.
Talking about how the YouTuber passed, Janice Gore wrote, “Reggie passed away with family around him”. Slick Goku’s fellow voice over artist Freddie Heinz has talked about the reason for Slick Goku’s death. He revealed that Slick Goku died of a “severe seizure”.
More details on the reason behind Slick Goku’s death are not being shared yet. Neither his family nor his friends have talked about the reason of his passing.
After his passing is confirmed by his family, several YouTubers have come forward to pay him tribute. Slick Goku’s best friend JB Coleman wrote, “Reggie was loved by many people and had many fans across the world who he brought joy to”. He further added, “Reggie affected each and every person he came in contact with.”
Is Slick Goku Dead?
Talking about Slick Goku’s funeral cost Janice Gore revealed that his funeral is expected to take place on Saturday, January 28. As per the GoFundMe page, more details about the funeral will be shared with his friends and fans over the coming week. As of now the GoFundMe campaign has amassed over $19,000.
Fans are in deep shock to hear about the sudden demise of Slick Goku. They have taken to the internet and several other social media pages to pay homage to the popular YouTuber.
In his recent Tweet YouTube animator SSJ Carter wrote, “Rest in peace to Reggie, aka Slick Goku. Gone way too soon. It was a pleasure to have worked and laughed together”.
“Slick Goku was and is an absolute awesome content creator and one my inspirations. From Slick Goku to Kiruto Thugoto, this man always delivered top quality work. My prayers sent to his family,” another voice actor wrote on Twitter.
Another fan of Slick Goku wrote, “Rest In Peace Slick Goku. I only got to watch a handful of his vids, but he was so passionate with his art and full of creativity. Can’t believe he’s gone now.”
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The Bottom Line
This was all the available information about whether or not Slick Goku is really dead. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. May his soul flies high in the sky.