The creator behind the most exhaustive Mario fact‑bank announced a serious heart condition, but says only blindness or death will make him stop posting.
Key points
- Supper Mario Broth is living with heart failure and a 66% chance of surviving one year.
- Retinopathy may impair his ability to research and share Mario trivia, but he vows to keep posting unless he becomes blind or passes away.
- The gaming community previously rallied to fund his blog after a 2024 financial crisis caused by his mother’s death.
- His extensive archive of obscure Mario facts has become a valued resource for fans and scholars of the franchise.
In a recent social‑media post, the anonymous creator known as Supper Mario Broth disclosed that he has been diagnosed with heart failure and faces a roughly two‑thirds chance of surviving the next year, according to Kotaku’s coverage on November 9, 2026.
Broth added that the condition has already triggered retinopathy—a gradual loss of vision—raising concerns about his capacity to spot the minute details that fuel his daily Mario fact posts. He emphasized that, aside from total blindness or death, he intends to keep the blog alive.
A grim prognosis but an unwavering promise
Since at least 2012, Broth has built a reputation for unearthing the most obscure Mario trivia, from a 25‑minute Yoshi’s Island glitch to the claim that Bowser flinches when Mario’s character model shows nipples in Super Mario Odyssey, and even the rumor that 1‑UP mushrooms sprout from deceased Marios.
The creator previously warned in 2024 that his blog might shut down after his mother’s passing strained his finances. A wave of donations and fan support, however, allowed him to promise an indefinite continuation of the project.
Retinopathy threatens his research ability
Despite his bleak medical outlook, Broth wrote, “I hope with all my (failing) heart that I can continue doing this for years to come,” and thanked his audience for years of encouragement, underscoring the personal and cultural loss the gaming community would feel if his work ceased.
Reader questions
What health condition did Supper Mario Broth disclose?
He revealed a diagnosis of heart failure with a two‑thirds chance of surviving the next year, and noted developing retinopathy that could affect his eyesight.
How did the community help him after his 2024 financial trouble?
Fans responded to his plea for assistance, providing enough financial support for him to keep the Supper Mario Broth project running indefinitely.
What type of Mario content is he known for?
Broth curates obscure and often surprising Mario facts, such as long‑lasting glitches, hidden character reactions, and unofficial lore like 1‑UP mushrooms growing from dead Marios.
Source: kotaku.com
