YouTuber Paul Harrell In a pre-recorded video, he announced his death from cancer at the age of 58.
So Posthumous video “I’m Dead” In a video posted on Tuesday, September 3, Harrell revealed that his pancreatic cancer had “spread faster than we thought” and had reached his bones.
Harrell, who first revealed his diagnosis to his followers on July 16, explained that doctors detected it early, but “not as early as we thought.”
Sitting on a snow-covered log near his Oregon home, he added: “Some of you may have seen me on these crutches recently when I told you I broke my hip. Well, I didn’t hurt myself in an accident. I had cancer that spread to my bones, shattered the bones, and broke my hip.”
He made three final requests to his followers: to continue supporting his channel and Patreon as his brother and staff take over, to avoid pirating his content, and to cut ties with content creators who “slander” him online.
“Thank you to everyone who has watched, liked, disliked, commented, shared, subscribed, and donated on Patreon,” he said in the video. “All of this has been a huge support to the channel. I can’t even begin to express how much it means and how much I appreciate it.”
Here’s more information about the platform he used to educate his audience about firearms and the disease that took his life.
What was on his YouTube channel?
Harrell has amassed more than 1.2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he posts videos discussing gun safety and reviewing firearms.
“My goal in doing all of this has been, of course, to have fun, to have fun, but most of all to provide useful information. If not useful, at least interesting information,” he said. “And what I really hope is that people will watch my show and find something in it that makes them think, ‘Oh, I get it. I get it.'”
Paul’s brother, Roy HarrellAt the end of the obituary announcement, stated that he would continue posting on his channel.
“It was his wish to carry on his legacy by continuing to put out quality educational content through this channel, utilizing his talent that we all know and love,” Roy said.
What is pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ located behind the lower stomach. The pancreas plays an important role in digestion by producing enzymes that help digest food and hormones, such as insulin, which help control blood sugar levels.
Several factors increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, including smoking, chronic pancreatitis, a family history of pancreatic cancer, genetic mutations, diabetes, and obesity.
There are two main types of pancreatic cancer.
- Exocrine tumorsThese are the most common and arise in the exocrine cells that produce digestive enzymes.The most common type of exocrine tumor is pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which arises in the cells that line the ducts of the pancreas.
- Endocrine tumors (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors or NETs)These are less common and originate from endocrine cells that produce hormones such as insulin and glucagon.
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early because it often does not show symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), abdominal or back pain, unexpected weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and new-onset or worsening of existing diabetes.
Diagnosis often includes imaging tests (such as CT or MRI scans), endoscopic ultrasound, and biopsy procedures. Treatment options depend on the stage and location of the cancer, as well as the patient’s overall health. Common treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously aggressive and difficult to treat, with poor survival rates compared to many other cancers, especially when diagnosed at an advanced stage. Early detection and treatment are essential to improving outcomes.