Reggie Groover, better known as Slick Goku, was a popular YouTube animator and voice actor who passed away on January 19, 2024. He was 27 years old. His channel had over 290,000 subscribers and featured short animations and skits based on the anime Dragon Ball Z. His death was confirmed by his family and friends, who expressed their grief and shock on social media. Here is what we know about Reggie Groover’s cause of death and his legacy.
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How Did Reggie Groover Die?
According to his GoFundMe page, Reggie Groover died due to a fatal seizure and cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. The page was created by his mother, Janice Gore, who asked for donations to help with the funeral costs
Freddie Heinz, a fellow voice actor and friend of Reggie, also revealed on Twitter that he suffered from a “severe seizure” that led to his death. He said that Reggie was loved by many people and had many fans across the world who he brought joy to
The exact details of Reggie’s medical condition and the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed by his family. However, some sources have speculated that he may have had epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures
Who Was Reggie Groover?
Reggie Groover was born on June 30, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. He started his YouTube channel as Slick Goku on December 1, 2018, and quickly gained a loyal fan base with his humorous and creative videos. He used his voice acting skills to create original characters and scenarios inspired by the Dragon Ball Z universe, such as Slick Goku, Kiruto Thugoto, and Slick Vegeta. He also collaborated with other YouTube animators and voice actors, such as SSJ Carter, Prince Vegeta, and Kishinpain
Reggie was also a musician and rapper, who released several songs and albums under the name Otaku D Furiku. Some of his songs include “Slick Goku vs Slick Vegeta Rap Battle”, “Slick Goku vs Kiruto Thugoto Rap Battle”, and “Slick Goku vs Slick Naruto Rap Battle”. He also voiced the character of Tommy Vercetti in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Reggie was described by his friends and fans as a talented and charismatic person, who had a passion for anime and gaming. He was also known for his kindness and generosity, as he often donated to charities and supported other content creators. He had a close relationship with his daughter, Karsen Liotta, who was born in 1998 and followed his footsteps into acting
How Did the Internet React to Reggie Groover’s Death?
Reggie Groover’s death was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from the online community, especially from the anime and gaming fans. Many of his fellow YouTube animators and voice actors expressed their condolences and shared their memories of working with him. Some of them also dedicated videos and songs to him, honoring his legacy and impact.
Some of the messages and posts from his friends and fans are as follows:
- SSJ Carter: “Rest in peace to Reggie, aka Slick Goku. Gone way too soon. It was a pleasure to have worked and laughed together.”
- Aryn Rozelle: “No words. Reggie was a wonderful VA with big dreams. Through his music, content, and acting, he made people feel. But most of all, he loved making people laugh, and he was amazing at it. Please consider donating to his family in their time of grief.”
- Prince Vegeta: “He was always the one person I could talk to when I needed advice or just an ear he was there for me through many rough times in my life two days before he passed we spent all day talking on the phone (and) then played games till the morning I have honestly woke up every day expecting to get that call that I always got from him it still hasn’t fully sunk in that my best friend is gone.”
- Kishinpain: “I’m still in disbelief that you’re gone bro. You were one of the first people to reach out to me when I started animating and you always supported me. You were a great friend and a great father. I’ll miss you man. Rest in peace Slick Goku.”
- OtakuVs: “Slick Goku was and is an absolute awesome content creator and one of my inspirations. From Slick Goku to Kiruto Thugoto, this man always delivered top quality work. My prayers sent to his family.”
Reggie Groover’s death was a tragic loss for the YouTube and anime community, and the world. He left behind a legacy of memorable and hilarious videos, songs, and performances, and a wealth of admiration and respect. He will be missed by many.
