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.