Brian Barczyk

Before he sadly died from pancreatic cancer on Monday, the beloved wildlife enthusiast, 54, captured millions of social media followers with his enthusiasm for cold-blooded creatures. Barczyk's account, which was posted on his website, was described as having "touched innumerable hearts and minds around the world.' Since his obituary paid tribute to his 'fervent obsession with reptiles and wildlife, as well as his unashamed dedication to education, the influencer became well-known in the wildlife world for his high-energy videos and association with a variety of tropical animals.' 'Our deepest sympathies are with Brian's family, his family, and all those whose lives he has touched,' the remark continued. We've lost an extraordinary individual - a visionary, mentor, and friend.' Brian's absence leaves an indelible hole for those of us who worked with him. The sad news comes just days after the environmentalist revealed a heartbreaking 16-minute final goodbye to his followers, where he admitted to his cancer diagnosis.'We really believed we should beat this.'

As he prepares to enter hospice care due to terminal cancer, a well-known reptile influencer posted a heartbreaking "goodbye" video with followers. After announcing that he would be entering hospice care after his inoperable pancreatic cancer progresses, Brian Barczyk, 54, produced an emotional 16-minute video for his devoted followers. About a year ago, the reptile sufferer was diagnosed with a devastating stage four pancreatic cancer disease. After doing it over 2,000 times during his tenure as a reptile influencer, he begins his sad video by thanking his followers back to the vlog for the final time. In the emotional video, he said, 'It's been an amazing journey and one that has changed my life.'