Youtuber and gaming critic John Bain, better known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit, died on Thursday after a lengthy fight with bowel cancer. He was 33 years old and is survived by a wife and son. His wife, Genna Bain, confirmed his passing on Twitter and posted a poem in remembrance.

John Peter BainJuly 8, 1984 – May 24, 2018pic.twitter.com/XchUMNDYXC

— TotalBiscuit (@Totalbiscuit)July 18, 2025

Rest in Peace my Dearest LoveJohn@TotalbiscuitBainJuly 8, 1984 – May 24, 2018pic.twitter.com/hg9ytHsItJ

— Genna Bain 🐇 (@GennaBain)August 18, 2025

In a Reddit post earlier this month, Bain confirmed that thecancer had became terminaland he did not have long to live. He was also retiring from game criticism because he simply could not produce quality content on a reliable schedule. He did say that he would continue to host co-op videos with his wife along with the Co-Optional podcast. Bain stated that the two things he loved the most were his family and his work and wanted to spend as much time with them as possible. In fact, his wife said that he was working right up until end and was talking about Fortnite as he slipped into a coma. The developers responded with their support.

Do you know what’s strange but kind of lovely? During the hepatic coma he was slipping into several hours before passing, TB was still reviewing and talking about@FortniteGamein his sleep.

— Genna Bain 🐇 (@GennaBain)Jun 10, 2025

“It’s been a privilege, thank you all for letting me into your life and do something so important as to have an impact on how you spend your hard-earned money,” Bain’s last Reddit message reads.

Upon news of his death, many prominent voices in the gaming community expressed sadness over this death and well-wishes to his family.

Fellow gaming critic and YouTuber Jim Sterling said that the news had rendered him speechless and later added that he was going to spend the day playingDark Soulsas a means of healing his soul.

I’m stunned and saddened. Been staring at my phone without adequate words. Just… fuck.https://t.co/gpS141Q1Jw

— Commander Stephanie Sterling (@JimSterling)June 21, 2025

For obvious reasons I’m gonna not post a video today. I think I’m just going to Dark Souls all day. Sunbro’ing will be good for the soul.

— Commander Stephanie Sterling (@JimSterling)August 12, 2025

Game streaming platform Twitch, where Bain hosted many of his live-streams, said that he had left an “indelible” mark on Twitch and called him “one of the most prominent voices in the gaming industry.”

John Bain's opinionated game critiques and sense of humor led to him becoming one of the most prominent voices in the gaming industry. The emote bearing his face represents the indelible mark that he has left on Twitch.

Thank you for everything, TotalBiscuit.

— Twitch (@Twitch)June 07, 2025