YouTuber Emman Nimedez loses battle with leukemia
After three months of battling acute myeloid leukemia, popular YouTuber Emman Nimedez has passed away.
The sad news of his passing was reported by his girlfriend, Peachy Santos, early Sunday morning.
In a post on Facebook, Peachy wrote, "Our beloved Emman Nimedez joined our Creator at 1:00 a.m. today, August 16, 2020, Sunday. He was with his family during the time of his passing at St. Luke's Medical Center - Quezon City.
"Our family is thankful to everyone who offered prayers and showed support."
Details of Emman's funeral will follow in a few days.
She added, "We hope everyone will respect the family's privacy to mourn the passing of Emman. Thank you."
On Friday, reports of his ill health circulated online after Peachy asked for prayers for Emman's quick recovery after experiencing kidney failure and blood complications.
She shared, "Nawalan po siya ng malay around 10 p.m., tinry ko pong gisingin pero 'di na po siya nagre-respond.
"Kailangan po namin ng suporta at tulong nyo ngayon, malaki man o maliit ang halaga.
"Kitang-kita ko na gusto pa niya lumaban. Kasi every time na sinasabi ko na 'lalaban tayo, ha' tatango siya. Hinahawakan niya 'yung kamay ko ng mahigpit at alam ko na lalaban tayo ng magkasama sa pagsubok na ito."
Emman shared that he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last May.
At the time, he said that it will be his greatest battle yet.
"Ito na siguro yung pinaka-malaking hamon na binigay sa 'kin ng nasa itaas. Mahaba-habang pakikipagtalo sa sarili bago ko tuluyang mai-post 'tong video na to.
“Pero sa napagtanto ko, kailangan n'yo rin talaga 'to malaman. Masyado nang malayo 'yung pinagsamahan natin para hindi ko kayo isama sa byahe na ito.
“Medyo malubak lang at matarik kumpara sa mga naunang byahe. Pero kapit lang. Makakatawid tayo,” Emman said.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the body's bone marrow and blood cells.
Several YouTubers showed their support to Emman, including vloggers Wil Dasovich, CongTV, and indie-folk band Ben&Ben.