GTA 6 fan with stage 4 cancer has weeks to live as daughter makes emotional plea to Rockstar for early access

GTA 6 is one of the most awaited video games in the world, but one fan may not live long enough to play it. A daughter has shared her father’s heartbreaking story on Reddit, hoping Rockstar Games will let him play GTA 6 before his death. The man has stage four lung cancer and has returned home under hospice care, with doctors expecting him to have only a few weeks left. A longtime GTA fan, he even bought a PS5 so he could enjoy Rockstar’s upcoming game.GTA 6 fan with stage four lung cancer hopes to play the game before his deathThe daughter, who used the Reddit username u/lexakommurry, asked for help in reaching Rockstar Games. Her father is a huge fan of the Grand Theft Auto series and has spent thousands of hours playing earlier games.According to her now-deleted Reddit post, her father was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. He has now returned home on hospice care, and his family believes he may have only a few weeks left to live.The daughter explained that her father had been looking forward to GTA 6 for years. He even bought a PlayStation 5 so he could play the game when it arrived.However, his serious illness means he may never get the chance to experience the game when it officially releases. Because of this, she is hoping Rockstar can give him early access or an opportunity to play the game before its release.The daughter also said that the family would be willing to provide proof of his gaming history and medical diagnosis if Rockstar needed it.“He’s a wonderful man and has been a great dad,” she wrote, explaining why she wanted to make his wish come true.Daughter urges Rockstar for early GTA 6 access for terminally ill fatherIn her Reddit post, the daughter said the family would be ready to complete any paperwork Rockstar required. This included signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which could help keep any early access private.“I would love to let him have access to something he’s looked forward to for years before he goes.”Her request has attracted attention from GTA fans online. Some Reddit users have tried to help by sharing Rockstar’s press email, while others have sent kind messages to the family.This is not the first time a terminally ill GTA fan has hoped to play GTA 6 early. Previously, another fan’s request for a playtest received attention from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.The earlier case gave fans hope that special arrangements might be possible for people who cannot wait until the official release.The daughter’s request shows how much GTA 6 means to her father after years of enjoying the franchise. While it is not known whether Rockstar Games will respond to her plea, fans have already offered support and tried to help her reach the company. For now, the family hopes he can experience the game he has been waiting for before it is too late.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.