SkylineTV, the German Twitch streamer whose real name was Adam Wolke, has died at age 36. He became known for taking viewers beyond traditional gaming streams through his real-world broadcasts. Close friends and fellow streamers Jens “Knossi” Knossalla and Verena Ullrich announced Wolke’s death, prompting tributes across Germany’s streaming community.
Who was Adam Wolke? Inside the late streamer’s career
Wolke died after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm, according to Dexerto. Knossalla and Ullrich announced his death on Oct. 20.
The pair said they remained by Wolke’s side until the end. They also asked fans to respect the privacy of his family and loved ones.
Wolke had livestreamed his real-world adventures since 2013, making SkylineTV one of the early names in Germany’s IRL streaming scene. His broadcasts often followed trips, events and everyday outings rather than traditional gaming sessions.
Over time, he built an audience of more than 265,000 followers on Twitch. He also gained more than 115,000 followers on Instagram.
Wolke’s work extended beyond his own channel. He used his technical experience to help produce major streams for creators such as MontanaBlack, Trymacs and Knossi. In 2024, he also won Knossi’s edition of Big Brother.
During his final stream, Wolke spoke about experiencing unusual symptoms. He described seeing black spots and feeling intoxicated despite not drinking alcohol. He also recalled strange sensations in his head.
Following the announcement, fellow creators shared emotional tributes to Wolke. Zarbex became tearful while discussing him, while Max Schradin urged viewers to give his loved ones privacy.
Wolke’s years of IRL broadcasts and production work made him a familiar figure in Germany’s streaming community. His friends have asked fans to remember him while giving his family space to grieve.
