Twitch and Kick star Asmongold is stepping away from streaming indefinitely to focus on his father, who is battling pancreatic cancer.
The 35-year-old content creator has been one of the biggest names in streaming throughout 2025, even topping the charts as the most-watched streamer of Q2 after deciding to broadcast on both Twitch and Kick.
On YouTube, his commentary videos on gaming, politics, and industry debates regularly pull in millions of views.
However, on September 8, Zack ‘Asmongold’ Hoyt announced that he will be putting his career on hold to take care of his father until the situation is resolved “one way or another.”
Asmongold explains why he’s taking a break from streaming
“Originally, he went to the hospital for pneumonia. Then upon leaving had a test that showed acute liver failure that turned out to be pancreatic cancer. Not a good day,” he revealed in a statement to fans.
Asmongold explained that while his father began chemotherapy, complications quickly arose. He described one harrowing night where he “ended up sleeping on the floor next to his bed” after his father struggled to breathe following treatment.
A few days later, doctors recommended hospitalization after his father’s blood pressure dropped to “some insanely low number like 74/53.”
Although he noted there have been “marginal improvements,” the situation remains serious.
“Because of the severity, this will require my full attention until it is resolved one way or another, which means streams will be on hiatus until that time comes,” he said. “There’s nothing I’d rather do more than go live and continue on like I always do, but my obligation to my father must take priority.”
Asmongold did not give a timeline for his return, citing the uncertainty of his father’s condition, but assured fans he would provide updates when possible. He also thanked his community for the outpouring of support, saying both he and his father “appreciate the kind words.”
For now, one of streaming’s most influential voices will be offline, not for gaming, but for family.
Your pa is a badass mf and you’re a great son for being there when he needs you.
Got yall in my prayers.
You both will get through this, he will recover.
— TECTONE 🇺🇸 (@Tectone) September 8, 2025
Fellow creators such as Tectone gave their support to the award-winning MMORPG streamer, writing: “Your pa is a badass mf and you’re a great son for being there when he needs you.”
“Good Son. Prayers,” echoed Kick’s Head of Studios, Andrew Santamaria.
This isn’t the only time the streamer took a break due to his parents. Back in 2021, he went on hiatus after saving his mother from a fire caused by her oxygen tank igniting before extending his hiatus after she died a few weeks later.
