Reckful

Byron Bernstein (May 8, 1989 – July 2, 2020), better known by his online alias Reckful, was an Israeli-American Twitch streamer and former professional Esports player.

Reckful
Born
Byron Daniel Bernstein

(1989-05-08)May 8, 1989
DiedJuly 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (aged 31)
Cause of deathSuicide
NationalityIsraeli-American
Years active2009–2020

In May 2018, he began releasing a podcast called Tea Time with Byron.

Before his death, he had been working with his community to create a video game called Everland.[1] Bernstein was best known in the gaming community for his achievements in World of Warcraft and Asheron's Call.[2][3][4][5]

Bernstein committed suicide in Austin, Texas on July 2, 2020 at the age of 31.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Bernstein, Byron. Byron's Tweet Notification. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  2. ↑ Kwok, Samuel. ArenaJunkies InterviewArenaJunkies. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ Rapture, Jeff. Curse InterviewCurse. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  4. ↑ Enarce, Aleks. Prestige Gaming RussiaPrestige Gaming Russia. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. ↑ Micayla, Elane. IGN – AC VaultIGN. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  6. ↑ Grayson, Nathan. Twitch Streamer Byron 'Reckful' Bernstein Dies At 31. Kotaku (July 2, 2020). Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  7. ↑ Messner, Steven. Prominent WoW and Hearthstone streamer Reckful has died at 31. PC Gamer (July 2, 2020). Retrieved July 2, 2020.