Fans pay respects after beloved VTuber Illy dies of cystic fibrosis
Dexerto • • health
Key Points:
- Scottish VTuber Illy, known for her openness about living with cystic fibrosis, passed away at 23 due to complications from the disease during the Christmas 2025 week, as announced by fellow content creator Drumsy on January 1, 2026.
- Illy had created a fundraiser in August 2025 to fulfill her bucket list, which included attending a Vocaloid concert and hosting a large party, and had planned to support the Butterfly Trust, a cystic fibrosis charity that also funded her medical treatments.
- Drumsy announced that proceeds from his merchandise, including an ‘Illy Racing’ shirt and a framed poster of Illy’s VTuber avatar, would benefit the Butterfly Trust and Illy’s mother, who cared for
