Streamer Adin Ross’ sister dies aged 36: report

Madeline Ross, sister of the popular streamer Adin Ross, has died at the age of 36, according to reports.

The Broward County Medical Examiner confirmed to TMZ that Madeline died January 15 in Broward County, Florida.

Her cause and manner of her death are pending, according to TMZ.

Madeline largely stayed out of the public eye, and little is known about her personal life. She was one of three sisters Adin grew up with; another sibling, Naomi, has built a following of her own as a social media influencer.

Adin has yet to comment publicly on his sister’s death and has continued to stream videos on his Kick channel, where he has nearly two million followers.

The Independent has contacted Adin’s office for comment.

Adin rose to fame in the late 2010s, broadcasting video games, notably NBA 2K, on platforms like Twitch before expanding into broader entertainment content.

He built a massive following through high-profile collaborations — including gaming with LeBron James’s son Bronny — and celebrity interviews.

After a permanent Twitch ban in 2023 for “hateful conduct” linked to unmoderated chat content, he transitioned to the rival platform Kick under a lucrative deal, where he continues to attract large audiences.

In December 2022, Ross had planned to host Kanye West on his livestream, but ultimately called off the appearance. Ross, who is Jewish, later claimed on stream that Ye told him, “You Jews aren’t going to tell me what I can and can’t say.”

He is also known for his regular collaborations with the self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, who has faced charges of human trafficking and rape in the U.K., and accusations of rape and trafficking more than 30 women in Romania. In March 2024, Ross said during a livestream that Tate planned to leave Romania to avoid further legal trouble, which led to Tate’s arrest. Ross later apologized for publicly disclosing what he said were Tate’s plans.

Ross drew widespread attention in August 2024 when he hosted a livestream interview with Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. The 90-minute broadcast on Kick drew more than 500,000 concurrent viewers at its peak, with Ross presenting Trump with a Rolex watch and a customized Tesla Cybertruck. He also publicly endorsed Trump in the election.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Ross and rap superstar Drake are facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly promoting an online sweepstakes casino and using the earned proceeds to “create fraudulent streams of Drake’s music.”

In documents filed December 31 in Virginia’s federal court and reviewed by multiple outlets, residents LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines have accused Drake, Ross, and an Australian Native by the name of George Nyugen of partnering with the website Stake.us to “prey upon consumers” and expose them to “substantial risks of gambling addiction.”

A representative for Drake declined to comment, while Ross’s representative did not respond to The Independent’s request.