Okay, so I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately, regarding a YouTube creator I used to follow quite a bit.
I remember stumbling across Mitten Squad’s videos, probably a few years back. Mostly those crazy challenge runs in games like Fallout and Elder Scrolls. Stuff like beating the game with only a specific weird weapon, or no healing, you know the drill. His narration was super dry and funny, kinda unique.
Anyway, I realized a while ago that I hadn’t seen any new videos pop up in my feed. Like, for a long time. At first, I didn’t think much of it. YouTubers take breaks, burnout is real, life happens. So I just kinda figured he was busy or taking some time off. Didn’t really actively look into it immediately.
But then more time passed. Weeks turned into months. I’d occasionally check his channel page directly. Still nothing. That’s when I started getting that “huh, wonder what’s going on?” feeling. You get used to certain creators being part of your online routine, right?
Starting the Search
So, I did what most people do, I guess. Started searching around online. Typed his name into search engines, checked out related forums or subreddits where people might discuss gaming channels. It wasn’t like searching for a big celebrity; info was a bit scattered.
- First, I saw lots of other people asking the same question: “Where’s Mitten Squad?” “Is he okay?”
- There were tons of theories floating around in comment sections and threads. Some people speculated about health issues, others about him just quitting YouTube.
- It felt kinda messy, trying to figure out what was real and what was just guesswork. Lots of conflicting bits of information.
Finding Out What Happened
Eventually, amidst all the chatter, a more consistent and sadder story started to emerge. People were talking about his struggles with alcohol addiction. This wasn’t just random speculation; it seemed to come from more reliable sources, sometimes referencing things he might have mentioned himself or updates shared elsewhere.
Then came the really tough news. I started seeing posts and comments confirming that he had passed away. It wasn’t just a break or quitting YouTube. Joseph Wilson, the guy behind Mitten Squad, had died. The confirmation seemed to solidify around late 2023 or early 2024, citing his battle with alcoholism as the context.
Man, finding that out was a real downer. It wasn’t like I knew him personally, obviously, but his content was something I genuinely enjoyed. It felt like losing a familiar voice in the background noise of the internet. Seeing the community reaction, all the people sharing similar stories of enjoying his videos and expressing sadness, really hit home too. It just sucks. Addiction is rough, and it was sad to see it end that way for someone who brought a lot of laughs to people with his quirky videos. Just a really unfortunate situation all around.
