Asmongold Announces Indefinite Streaming Hiatus to Support Ailing Father

Lead Twitch star Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt revealed on X on September 9, 2025, that he is pausing all livestreams indefinitely to care for his father, who is undergoing chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer.

Nut Graf Facing his father’s sudden health decline, Hoyt explained that the severity of the diagnosis and the unpredictability of treatment require his undivided attention, prompting the unplanned break from his regular broadcast schedule.

Streaming Break Details

• “TL;DR-my dad’s health is really bad and I have to take time off to deal with it,” Hoyt wrote, adding that he’ll remain on hiatus until further notice.
• His father’s condition was first misdiagnosed as acute liver failure before tests confirmed pancreatic cancer. Initial chemotherapy brought few improvements and severe side effects, forcing Hoyt to stay bedside in the hospital overnight.
• Hoyt emphasized there is no set return date, pledging to keep fans informed as the situation evolves.

Community Response

• Fans and fellow streamers flooded the post with messages of support, praising Hoyt’s decision to prioritize family over content creation.
• Over 21,000 likes and thousands of replies have underscored the solidarity within the streaming community.

Next Steps Hoyt will share further updates through his official channels as soon as his father’s treatment progresses, thanking viewers for their understanding and expressing hope for his father’s recovery.