Jarrod Nandin, the cosplayer most famous among Blizzard fans for playing Jenkins in the "World of Warcraft" episode of "South Park," has died In late December, Mr. Nandin was hospitalized and soon tested positive for COVID-19 test positive for COVID-19. Over the next few weeks, he continued to provide updates on his condition. Yesterday, several personal friends and BlizzCon moderator Michele Morrow reported Nandin's passing on social media.

Nandin became a household name in the World of Warcraft community when he participated in a cosplay contest at BlizzCon in 2013. This was in reference to the infamous World of Warcraft episode of South Park in which Mr. Nandin, dressed as a "lifeless thing," battles a creepy and powerful character named Jenkins, a veteran WoW player. Nandin's incredible dedication to cosplay, which required him to shave his head and carry a portable computer desk, made him an Internet sensation. He has since appeared at various gaming and comic conventions cosplaying as Jenkins. Nandin also used his platform to talk about inclusivity and body positivity, appearing in Blizzard's own documentary about the positive impact "World of Warcraft" has had on his life.

On Twitter, users have paid tribute to Nandin by sharing photos of him holding up a USB stick. The World of Warcraft Twitter account also paid tribute to Nandin, with some players calling on Blizzard to create an in-game memorial. Many prominent WoW players, such as Byron 'Reckful' Bernstein, who died last year, have NPCs named after them.