YouTuber star Ben Potter has died at the age of 40 after an ‘unfortunate accident’

This news was confirmed by his wife Nathalie message shared on X saying that the YouTuber “died in an accident” on June 8.

Potter has over three million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he frequently discusses Marvel and DC comics.

“For many of you, he was a comic book artist, telling stories through many different media. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive people you could ask for,” Nathalie wrote.

Nathalie said her husband “was my world” before requesting privacy for her and her family.

“I need time to be with my friends and family. I have so many things I need to think about, but first I need to grieve,” she continued. “I ask you to respect my privacy, as well as that of everyone else. My priority right now is to preserve everything he has built, and I have no plans beyond that.”

While she didn’t provide any details about the accident, she insisted that she and Potter’s team would continue to provide his subscribers with content.

“Ben has spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobby. It was his love for exciting stories and well-written characters that got him started on YouTube,” she continued. “Me and the team want to continue this. To honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, and to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive.”

His YouTube channel only recently surpassed three million subscribers, and that number has continued to grow since his death.

Three days ago, Potter’s last video appeared online, in which he shared his opinion on why DC reboots are better than Marvel’s.

The channel’s subscribers and fans expressed their condolences over his videos, thanking him and sharing stories about the impact he had on them as comic book fans.

“Thank you, Ben, for everything. I didn’t know much about comics as a young boy, I just knew I loved Superman. “Ten years ago I watched a video about flashpoint (your first video) which led me down a rabbit hole of other YouTubers who were equally passionate,” wrote one subscriber.

Another shared that he has been watching the Potter films for over seven years: “You made me 14 and I can’t afford the comics to feel what it’s like to immerse myself in them with your amazing storytelling. Now I am 21 years old and I will always be grateful for the wonderful videos you shared throughout my teenage years until your untimely death.”

Another shared a Superman quote: “May you fly high in the sky, old friend.” -Superman.’