Twitch streamer Zepla cancels streams after mother’s sudden death

Twitch streamer and YouTuber Zepla, known for her popular Final Fantasy XIV content, announced Friday via X (formerly Twitter) that she has canceled all upcoming streams following the sudden passing of her mother.

In an emotional message, Zepla wrote: “My mom was found unresponsive this morning, no pulse… the paramedics just left. They couldn’t save her. So… no streams for now.” She later expressed her shock and grief, saying: “I’m in shock, just cold about it all. Don’t know what to say.”

Moments later, Zepla attributed her mother’s passing to alcohol in a heartbreaking post.

Zepla, also known online as Xepla, has over 260,000 followers on Twitch and more than 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. She initially gained popularity by sharing guides, story discussions, and content related to Final Fantasy XIV, including tutorials and song covers. Her channel also includes commentary on games such as World of Warcraft and NieR: Automata, along with vlogs about her experiences after fleeing Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion.