Mural Remembering Late YouTube Star Etika Appears In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY — A mural celebrating the life a Brooklyn YouTuber who committed suicide earlier this year has appeared in Bushwick, bringing flocks of fans to the neighborhood to honor the beloved gamer's legacy.

The 40-foot mural, first reported on by gaming site Kotaku, was unveiled last week and shows Daniel Desmond "Etika" Amofah smiling in front of Nintendo controllers and large bubble letters of his catchphrase, "Take care of yourself. Have yourself a damn good one!”

It was put together fellow YouTuber Double A and web designer Abe Hunter, who said they wanted Amofah, who went by Etika, to be remembered in a way he deserved. Amofah had said in a disturbing video before his death that he knew the world was "going to forget him."

“That’s just not true,” Double A told Kotaku. “We all miss him. We all love him.”

Amofah's body was found in the East River in June after he had been missing for nearly a week. The city's medical examiner would later deem his death a suicide.

The YouTuber, who lived in Downtown Brooklyn, had posted the alarming video on YouTube in the days before he went missing, worrying many of his friends and fans.

His death sent shockwaves through the gaming and online community, specifically his fans known as the "Joycon Boyz."

Many called for changes in the culture surrounding mental health. A fundraiser set up by Double A and Hunter after his death raised more than $11,000 together for the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Kotaku reported.

The mural, found at 1280 Myrtle Ave., was painted by mural artist “BKFoxx” and local graffiti artist “kestaadm."

"This mural brought me some closure," Double A said. "I hope it does the same for you.”

Anyone struggling with mental health can get help by calling National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 or visiting this website. New Yorkers can also find resources by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL.