GTA 6 fan who went viral for hoping to live long enough to play the game has died

A 25-year-old GTA 6 fan who captured the attention of the gaming community after sharing his wish to live long enough to play Rockstar Games’ upcoming title has died.
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- For context: GTA VI arrives on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, at US$ 79.99 for the Standard Edition.
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