“Just because he died.…”: Twitch star Valkyrae defends her reaction to brother’s death after viral outrage

Valkyrae faced backlash after discussing her brother’s death and their strained relationship during a livestream. While some criticized her tone, many viewers empathized with her experience of complicated grief. She later addressed the reaction, saying the past few days had been frustrating and emotional, and urged grace and understanding for those coping with difficult family relationships and unresolved loss.