Albert Chang, known widely for his Twitch streaming under the alias sleightlymusical, recently shared an emotional update on Instagram regarding his battle with a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Diagnosed in the summer of 2024, Chang has been navigating his illness for the past eight months and is set to undergo chemotherapy in preparation for a stem cell transplant scheduled for next week.
Formerly in a long-term relationship with OfflineTV member Lily “LilyPichu,”Chang’s personal life has been the focus of public scrutiny, particularly following their separation in November 2019. Despite past controversies, including revelations of infidelity, Chang’s current situation has shifted the conversation toward his health and resilience.
In his heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed deep appreciation for the support he has received from friends and family during this challenging time. He mentioned:
“I can’t thank my friends and family enough for keeping me alive during this whole ordeal. Definitely a life-changing experience, and one that I’m more than happy to talk about, especially if anyone’s interested in being a donor. It could save someone’s life.”
In a candid Twitch broadcast that he later archived on his channel, Chang elaborated on his diagnosis and announced his temporary hiatus from streaming. The stream was aptly titled, “Welp, I got cancer so this will be last stream for a bit.”
During this session, he informed viewers:
“I’m getting a stem cell transplant on Thursday of next week, and I have to be in the hospital for, I think, three to four weeks depending on how quickly I’m recovering. Essentially, I’m going to chemo right now to kind of remove my body’s defenses so that when I get the foreign donor cells, that my body doesn’t attack it.”
Reflecting on Chang and LilyPichu’s Past Amid His Health Struggles
Albert Chang’s online presence has garnered a significant following, accumulating over 279,000 followers on Twitch and more than 500,000 subscribers on YouTube. However, his past remains complex, marked by public controversies, notably his admitted infidelity with fellow streamer Sarah “avacadopeeled.”
Despite this history, LilyPichu remains supportive during his health challenges. She commented on Chang’s Instagram post, offering encouragement with a simple yet powerful message:
“U got this!!!!”
In other developments within the streaming community, former OfflineTV member Imane “Pokimane”recently discussed a disagreement with her manager over a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal, highlighting ongoing tensions and negotiations within the organization.
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