Twitch star Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins reveals skin cancer diagnosis: ‘In a bit of shock’

Blevins at the Empire State Building on April 20, 2022 in New York City. Blevins urged his fans to take stock of their own health and see his diagnosis ‘as a PSA to get skin checkups’. — Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust/TNS

Popular Twitch streamer and gamer Ninja says he has been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

The 32-year-old Internet star – whose birth name is Tyler Blevins – offered his millions of X (formerly Twitter) followers a glimpse of his health, detailing a recent checkup for a mole on his foot. “Alright I'm still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated,” he tweeted Tuesday afternoon. He shared the same message to his Instagram story.