YouTuber Desmond 'Etika' Amofah found dead at 29

YouTuber Desmond Amofah, known to fans of his gaming videos as Etika, has been found dead at 29.

The New York Police Department on Tuesday confirmed that Amofah was found dead after being reported missing last week. His body was found in the East River after authorities responded to a 911 call and after they previously discovered his belongings on the Manhattan Bridge, BuzzFeed News reports.

Amofah had last been heard from on June 19, and fans had expressed concern for his safety after he uploaded a video suggesting he was struggling with suicidal thoughts and speaking about his "mental illness" and saying "it was a fun life." He had previously struggled with mental health issues and in April was brought to the hospital for evaluation after police said he had been "threatening suicide," The Verge reports. Shortly prior to his disappearance, Newsweek reports Amofah sent a series of disturbing tweets suggesting he was having suicidal thoughts. The NYPD told Kotaku its investigation is ongoing.

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