Supper Mario Broth Blogger Reveals Heart Failure Diagnosis to 270,000 Followers
Supper Mario Broth, the Nintendo blogger behind thousands of Super Mario trivia posts since 2012, says he has heart failure and a genetic condition that is damaging his eyesight. He has vowed to keep posting for as long as he is physically able.
Supper Mario Broth, a popular Nintendo blogger who posts obscure Super Mario trivia, said in a post to his 270,000 followers on X that he has serious health conditions, including heart failure.
He told readers he will keep running the blog for as long as he is able. He also warned that his condition may cause gaps in the content.
"I am scared I will soon not be able to see Mario again," he wrote. "However, I promise that until that day arrives, I will always be here, posting Mario facts. Thank you all so much for your support through the years."
Supper Mario Broth is a blog and a set of social media accounts. Since its creation in 2012, it has shared thousands of facts from the Mario series, many of them arcane and funny.
The blogger said the condition is genetic, despite a healthy lifestyle. According to him, there is a two-in-three chance he survives past one year.
Eyesight at risk
The condition is also degrading his eyesight over time. He said he does not yet know whether surgery or medication can stop or slow the process.
That matters for the blog, because his work depends on seeing clearly. "Since being able to see well is fundamental to my ability to both myself research Mario games and compile the discoveries of others, this may affect my ability to run Supper Mario Broth in the future," he said.
He repeated his pledge. "I will continue to run Supper Mario Broth for as long as I’m physically able to," he said. He added that sharing Mario findings is "my only purpose."
No request for help
The blogger did not ask for financial or emotional support. "I already have all the support I could need," he said.
He closed with a message to his readers. "I hope with all my (failing) heart that I can continue doing this for years to come," he said. "And if I should one day stop posting: thank you very much for reading."
Thousands of supportive replies have followed, according to IGN contributor Kirk McKeand. Fans have thanked the blogger for his work and integrity, and shared fan art and messages of support. Some have also urged Nintendo to let him play whatever Mario game the company is developing.
