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In 1992, Barczyk married his wife, Lori, and had two children, Noah and Jade. All of them have an active interest in reptiles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reptile Zoo Owner with Cancer Says He Won’t Live to See Dream Aquarium Open: 'I Don’t Have Long' |url=https://people.com/reptile-zoo-owner-brian-barczyk-says-he-wont-live-to-see-dream-aquarium-open-8424230 |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> In 2023 Barczyk was diagnosed with inoperable [[pancreatic cancer]], which he revealed on his [[vlog]].<ref name="Brian Barczyk Illness: The Latest Health Update" /> On January 5, 2024 he publicly stated that he would be entering [[hospice]] care.<ref name="Owner of The Reptarium says goodbye in emotional video as he prepares to enter hospice care">{{cite news |title=Owner of The Reptarium says goodbye in emotional video as he prepares to enter hospice care |url=https://www.wxyz.com/news/owner-of-the-reptarium-says-goodbye-in-emotional-video-as-he-prepares-to-enter-hospice-care |access-date=6 January 2024 |publisher=WXYZ |date=6 January 2024}}</ref> Barczyk's family announced his death on January 15, 2024, at the age of 54.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reptile vlogger Brian Barczyk dead at 54 |url=https://bnonews.com/index.php/2024/01/reptile-vlogger-brian-barczyk-dead-at-54/ |access-date=15 January 2024 |publisher=BNO News |date=15 January 2024}}</ref> |
In 1992, Barczyk married his wife, Lori, and had two children, Noah and Jade. All of them have an active interest in reptiles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reptile Zoo Owner with Cancer Says He Won’t Live to See Dream Aquarium Open: 'I Don’t Have Long' |url=https://people.com/reptile-zoo-owner-brian-barczyk-says-he-wont-live-to-see-dream-aquarium-open-8424230 |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Illness and death === |
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In 2023 Barczyk was diagnosed with inoperable [[pancreatic cancer]], which he revealed on his [[vlog]].<ref name="Brian Barczyk Illness: The Latest Health Update" /> On January 5, 2024 he publicly stated that he would be entering [[hospice]] care.<ref name="Owner of The Reptarium says goodbye in emotional video as he prepares to enter hospice care">{{cite news |title=Owner of The Reptarium says goodbye in emotional video as he prepares to enter hospice care |url=https://www.wxyz.com/news/owner-of-the-reptarium-says-goodbye-in-emotional-video-as-he-prepares-to-enter-hospice-care |access-date=6 January 2024 |publisher=WXYZ |date=6 January 2024}}</ref> Barczyk's family announced his death on January 15, 2024, at the age of 54.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reptile vlogger Brian Barczyk dead at 54 |url=https://bnonews.com/index.php/2024/01/reptile-vlogger-brian-barczyk-dead-at-54/ |access-date=15 January 2024 |publisher=BNO News |date=15 January 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Years active | 2011–2024 | |||||||||
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Brian Barczyk (September 6, 1969 – January 15, 2024) was an American reptile enthusiast, YouTuber, and founder of the Reptarium Reptile Zoo and Legasea Aquarium.[2][3][4] He was also featured as a star on the TV series Venom Hunters by the Discovery Channel.[5][6] Brian had the third largest collection of snakes in the world with over 30,000 snakes and assisted with venom milking.[7]
Early life and career
Brian Barczyk was born on September 6, 1969. He grew fascinated with animals from a trip to the zoo at the age of two. Thereafter, Barczyk continued practicing his love for animals, specifically reptiles. He appeared on YouTube beginning in 2011, and starred on channels such as SnakeBytesTV. He collaborated with other YouTubers such as Jake Paul, Logan Paul, Marshmello, Liza Koshy, MrBeast, Coyote Peterson, and David Dobrik.[8]
Personal life
In 1992, Barczyk married his wife, Lori, and had two children, Noah and Jade. All of them have an active interest in reptiles.[9]
Illness and death
In 2023 Barczyk was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer, which he revealed on his vlog.[2] On January 5, 2024 he publicly stated that he would be entering hospice care.[10] Barczyk's family announced his death on January 15, 2024, at the age of 54.[11]
References
- ^ "About @BrianBarczyk". YouTube.
- ^ a b Manoj, Manoj (24 March 2023). "Brian Barczyk Illness: The Latest Health Update". Lee Daily. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Hotts, Mitch (22 November 2023). "Downtown Utica to welcome Christmas with fireworks fun and visit from Santa". Macomb Daily. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Dodgeson, Lindsey (20 January 2020). "YouTube's resident exotic animal expert explains why he feels most alive when working with reptiles that 'could potentially kill' him". Business Insider. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Soltes, John. "INTERVIEW: Enter the world of venom hunter Brian Barczyk, star of new Discovery series". Hollywood Soapbox. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Oates, Barb (16 February 2016). "Venom Hunters' Brian Barczyk on Chewy, 6-figure snakes, milking, snake bits and more". Channel Guide Magazine. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Conte, Peter. "Professionals reveal what it takes to extract venom from a deadly king brown snake". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Yen, Amanda (2024-01-13). "Reptile Vlogger With Terminal Cancer Posts Gut-Wrenching Farewell Video". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Reptile Zoo Owner with Cancer Says He Won't Live to See Dream Aquarium Open: 'I Don't Have Long'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Owner of The Reptarium says goodbye in emotional video as he prepares to enter hospice care". WXYZ. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Reptile vlogger Brian Barczyk dead at 54". BNO News. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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