Beloved video game character and pop culture icon, Sonic the Hedgehog, recently passed away this week while undergoing a dangerous medical procedure to extend his lifespan. He was 27 years old.
Due to health complications, Sonic was hospitalized following the release of Sonic Forces in late 2017. Doctors attest that he was suffering from an existential crisis so severe it had begun to affect his vitality. His health continued to worsen to the point where doctors were forced to put Sonic on life support. Despite rigorous medical treatment and Sega’s best efforts, Sonic did not recover.
The news follows several years of shaky health for the blue blur. It was revealed that Sonic had been struggling with health issues since the early 2000’s. Around that time, Sonic had begun to lose stamina and coworkers noted that he began to display depressive symptoms. Despite some successes, Sonic’s professional career began to suffer as well. Sega made several attempts over the years to maintain Sonic’s status as a top icon such as a feature in a medieval title, infusing him with a werewolf, and pitting him in a battle against intergalactic foes, most of which failed to change course for the hedgehog. In 2010, Sonic took up driving a car in order to keep up with his fellow peers in his franchise during a racing event. Despite still claiming to be the fastest thing alive, Sonic lost a race to Danica Patrick only a few short years into his racing career.
A few weeks ago, Sonic’s health crossed a point of no return. His only options were to cut off life support or to undergo a risky procedure that could grant him several more years to live. Despite the stakes, Sonic, now in a vegetative state, was opted into the operation at the behest of Sega.
“I had a dream the same night”, Sega CEO Haruki Satomi gave in a statement shortly after the news broke. “I was playing the Genesis. A winged Sonic appeared, we played some games together before he suddenly vanished. I open my eyes and realize that his spirit had departed.”
The news comes as a tragic shock after the holidays with many gamers, fans, and non-fans alike joined in the mourning of Sonic’s passing.
“It’s sad to see him go, but we all knew he didn’t have much time left”, said Fred Berg, a fan of Sonic since childhood. Others shared similar sentiments, relating to fond memories of Sonic during their youth.
Meanwhile, progress on the anticipated but controversial Sonic the Hedgehog film is expected to continue unabated, with Dominique “SonicFox” McLean assuming the titular character’s role.
Wait this is true??
This can’t be true sonic the hedgehog is my character of all time I love his tv shows and the games all time if this true I will be very sad and crying about!
For the love of Sega read the about us page.
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You actually thought this is real?
I don’t get what’s happening at all, I’ve been a Huge Sonic Fan since I was 2 and I’m not sure what their saying what do you mean he died he’s not a real character in real life, someone explain this to me please!!!
It’s an allegory bro
This could lead on to a new game that involves sonics death
True? You’re asking if the reported death of a fictional anthropomorphic hedgehog is “true?”
THIS CAN’T BE TRUE HE BE WITH ME AND I AM WITH HIM EVER 2000. HE CAN’T DIE HE IS THE PERSON THAT FEEL HAPPY INSIDE OF ME I PLAYED HIS GAMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN . I PLAYED AS HIM IN SMASH BROS AND WE WIN EVERY TIME AND WE HAVE 250 WINS. HE BATTLED EGGMAN, ALIENS, DARK GAIA AND HIS MONSTERS, RIVALS, HE IS THE FASTEST THING ALIVE AND IS STILL HAVE A THINGS THAT CAN BE/AND DO. (U ARE STILL IN MY SOUL SONIC AND ALL SONIC FANS TO).
You need help
We can’t say for sure. This might have been a joke, but considering how seriously this was written, this might be true. First it was Luigi, now it’s Sonic.
I don’t understand. I’m so confused right now
Same I’m confused
Eh? This is a troll right? You gotta be joking.
For the first time in my life, I’m at a loss for words.
That was an interesting read. I’m pretty sure Sonic lost the will to live when he saw what his live action counter part was going to look like.
P.S. SEGA is currently working on a new Sonic game set to announce later this year. Stay tuned.
I really did like reading this. It was like a non-fiction article about a fictional character. It felt so real that if anyone didn’t know who Sonic was, they’d think someone or something probably did die. It also inderectely showed that Sonic died without telling the reader immediately, which was a cunning detail on Mary’s part. I hope there will be more like this. It made my day; admiring how close to sounding non-fiction this was, how crative this article is. Great work Anime Maru!
This is sad to read if it was true.
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Oh
I was bit sad cuz i love sonic the hedgehog alot once before when i was a child i love watching him in the SEGA game but.. is it really true that he really died? During the past.. i don’t know about my belief if he is truly passed away.. if yes imma cry if no.. im ok and relief..
To be honest mine is no for me if it’s true
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*Maru
Wow… That broke my heart I’ve been a fan of sonic since i was 7 years old I’m 25 now… Jeez that sucks R.I.P ” there are no circumstances that you can’t handle when you use your mind ” ~ Sonic Boom!
Wow… That sucks my childhood favorite hero passes R.I.P ” There are no circumstances you can’t handle when you use your mind ” ~ Sonic Boom
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The fact that you keep replying to people with this implies that you really dont get the joke. Grow up
Or I’m just a bit annoyed with all the people who keep assuming it’s real? I know it’s satire. They don’t.
fake news
No, it’s a joke, y’know?
Sonic dyig isnt a joke you freak
To anyone wondering, this is clearly a joke article. A decent joke, but still a joke.
This will be musc more sad if it was true.
This was so confusing at first.
All I know is that Mario is next
This isn’t real because Sonic is a game.Games don’t die unless people don’t play them or their not seen. Just like turbo did in wreck it Ralph 1 spoiler alert but I thought it should be known. Sonic isn’t dead because we still play his games. Plus he has a movie coming out and another game.
It did happen. I was starting my overnight ICU shift when they flew him in. The life support was prolonging his pain after a few hours of trying to stabilize him. After his convulsions, his vitals dropped and we HAD to pull the plug. He did not go down peacefully.
It wasn’t as slow of a death as his game series has been for almost 2 decades, but at least his fanbase will get his final movie before going back to those terrible fanfics.
I remember watching his trip in the ambulance on the news. Local stations were all over it but the larger ones didn’t care. Sega just couldn’t read the signs.
It’s a joke, welcome to the internet
He’s a video game character how could this happens can someone explain
It’s a retrospective about how the sonic games have been failing over the years and have lost their special touch. Also, “Ok, for liability reasons, I have to come clean. Anime Maru is not real. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as factual nor as a claim to fact. Content is not reflective of opinions held by the staff of Anime Maru. Content is not intended for readers under the age of 18. In conclusion, Anime Maru is fake anime news. If any of this is a surprise to you, I recommend speaking to your mother. She has something to tell you about the tooth fairy.”
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SONIC DIES!? LET’S CELEBRATE!!!
You disgust me
Was working my overnight shift at the hospital when they flew him in, and let me tell you… it was a frickin mad house that evening. I’ve never seen so much press swarm the place. Didn’t help that Sega’s legal team was stuffed in there making us sign crap.He did NOT depart peacefully, unfortunately.
That being said, maybe we can move past Sonic now. He really, REALLY lost his luster after SA2. The fanbase and the thousands of fanfics that followed were pretty much the nail in the coffin. He knew exactly what direction his career was going.
About damn time too. Just bad game after bad game for years and years. Let’s not get started on his fans; they are even worse (still have nightmares of those sonic high school fan fictions.) Maybe this means Sega can move on and try to make something good. Just bury him for good so we can get one less cancer in the world .
Milkshot, you disgust me.
sonic may be the fastest thing alive but he may never outrun death itself. its time for celebration!
the fuck is this?
What is this person on? Just look at the comics and video games, people! Sonic’s still as alive as ever. If he died, then WHERE did he die? WHEN EXACTLY did he die? What ACTUAL SICKNESS did he die from? Where’s your supporting details? Cuz u ain’t got no solid proof. Quit trying to spread rumors and make up conspiracy theories. Use your spare time for something that’s actually useful.
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Please retake an English Literature class again and refresh yourself on the words ‘satire’ and ‘allegory’.
Guys! This. Is. A. Satire. Site. Jokes. He’s poking fun at how the Sonic franchise has been losing steam over the years.
as in the last 7, and now 8 years.
I know I’ve been throwing this around but not enough people read it.
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~Anime Maru about us page, revealing it’s all Satire
You’re fucking stupid if you think people think this is real. Stop spamming the page.
F****ing stupid? No. Terrible at sarcasm? Yes. It’s called Asperger syndrome. Thanks.
Absolutely no reason to keep telling people The best part is the people that keep taking it seriously, not the ones explaining the joke by copy and pasting the about page.
Omg stop spamming we know you dummy
Did you really have to post twice on this? (Assuming the above commenter was also you?)
this is a fictional character, he can’t be killed unless it’s a part of a story.
Im a really big fan of sonic since i was young and then I saw the date of this it said January 3rd. Thats my birthday. Sonic died on my birthday 😞. I hope this is not real
Dont worry its just poking fun on how the games have been getting worse
I do not understand how some people actually believe this is real.
First of all, fictional characters can die, so it’s not like Sonic isn’t going to pass away eventually sometime in his future.
But secondly, and more importantly, this wouldn’t even change anything because Sonic is a fictional character, he can still make tons of video game appearances.
Frankly, I was shocked as I scrolled through the comments here 😔
im literally crying and shaking right now this cant be real snoic rhe hefgegof would never die
Dont worry its not real
This is obviously a joke everyone why do you think sonic would die is a video game character Mickey Mouse’s literally 90 years old and he’s not dead he’s done so much that could kill him but he’s not dead he is still Living to 90 so if course Sonic is not dead this is a neat story but Sonic is not dead.
Except those aren’t the same Mickeys. Mickey is almost like a title, an ideal, a virtue. They all followed suit once the first Mickey died in the 50s
R.I.P. Ogilvie ”Sonic” Maurice (1991-2019)
Que cojones? He leido cosas abdurdas pero esto ya es otro nivel, se han flipado mucho, sonic no ests muerto y no morirá, tendra sus rachas malas pero sigue siendo el erizo azul que nos enseño que se le puede bajar de su trono a Super Mario, y por todos sus juegos, su increible musica y su universo y su fandom que deguira viviendo en el pasado, el presente y en el futuro, asi que por favor, no os burleis de una franquicia que hace lo que puede por contentar a sus fans como puede.
This so fake I know it
This is it. The dumbest fucking thing I’ve seen all day.
Yes I get it, his history has gotten worse, yes neat story, but it’s just a shame that you spammed it across the internet. I hope your fake article doesn’t go viral.
I mean I was at the ICU when they flew him in. Looked real enough to me when he was convulsing and the other nurses dragging Tails out of the room.
It just blows my mind that people would be so stupid enough to believe this, trust me, just by everybody’s stupid comment they make just wanna make you wanna punch them right in the face!
It’s disgusting man, this is purely disgusting, one of the most disgusting and viral articles I’ve seen all year!
Yet we still get a Sonic Forces sequel and no Mania 2…at this point you’d think SEGA is purposefully ignoring their fans
Why WHY
Why is he dead or is it a way for making a new game secretly and it involves sonics death and something like that
This is gonna maybe lead to a new game that involves sonics death
Sonic is like rock and roll HE CAN NEVER DIE
Sonic Reborn
Sonic is like rock and roll HE CAN NEVER DIE Sonic shall be Reborn
Sonic is like rock and roll HE CAN NEVER DIE Sonic shall be Reborn
To all these people who are taking this article literally, please refresh yourselves on literary devices. It’s an allegory. The health of the Sonic brand was symbolized by Sonic’s actual health. It’s time for Sega to retire the mascot. I shouldn’t have to explain this.
Guys
Sonic is not fucking real
Are yall retarded or what?
I mean I watched him die when they flew him in to San Fran. Can’t get much more specific since Sega made us sign a disclosure agreement