Zach Sobiech

Details

Date of Birth:: April 5, 1995
Height:: 6' 0"
Hometown:: Stillwater

Bio:
Zach Sobiech (born April 5, 1995) died on May 19, 2013, after battling bone cancer for over four years. In December 2012, the Minnesota native released “Clouds” on YouTube, an original song of his, and it was viewed three million times by the time of Zach’s death.

Best Known For:
Zach Sobiech is best known for his viral YouTube hit “Clouds,” which he released as a goodbye song upon hearing that he only had months to live. Zach died of bone cancer on May 19, 2013.

Personal Life:
Zach lived with his parents Rob and Laura, and siblings Alli (Collin), Sam and Grace.

Latest Zach Sobiech

Zach Sobiech: You Were A Huge Inspiration In Your Short Life

Zach, you were just 18 when you lost your battle with cancer, but millions are living their lives to the fullest, thanks to your songs and life philosophy.
Zach Sobiech, cancer may have robbed you of your life, but it never crushed your incredible spirit.

May 21, 2013

Zach Sobiech: ‘Clouds’ Singer Dies Of Cancer At 18

So sad. The Minnesota teen, who wrote and posted a farewell song on YouTube during his bone-cancer fight, succumbed to his illness at home on May 19.
Zach Sobiech, who fought bone cancer since he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 14 years old, was told by doctors in June 2012 that he had less than a year to live. Zach wrote, recorded and released “Clouds,” a song about facing death, on YouTube in December, and it’s been viewed at least three million times since its release.

May 21, 2013

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