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

Amy Adamle Reveals The Secret Love She Shared With Zach Sobiech

So sweet! In a new interview, Zach’s girlfriend Amy shared how the couple met and fell in love before his untimely death. Read on for the story of their emotional romance.
Although Zach Sobiech and Amy Adamle’s romance was tragically cut short, the couple shared an amazing love in the short time they had together. During an appearance on Katie on May 31, Amy shared the sweet story of how Zach won her heart.

May 31, 2013

Zach Sobiech’s Mom Laura Describes His Brave Final Moments Of Life

The touching, yet extremely sad, story of Zach’s life lives on through his mother Laura, who described his final moments of life on Katie Couric’s talk show ‘Katie.’
Laura Sobiech said her son Zach Sobiech had instructed his family and closest friends on how he wanted to live his last moments on earth, which involved remaining conscious until it was his time to go. An uncommonly brave choice as Zach suffered in his last few bittersweet moments, Laura said it was the way he “wanted to go.”

May 31, 2013

Zach Sobiech Laid To Rest At Touching Funeral

Four days after Zach tragically lost his battle with a rare bone cancer on May 19, he was honored and remembered during a touching ceremony, and the inspirational effect he had on so many was truly felt.
Zach Sobiech, the 18-year-old singer who has touched millions of lives with his inspirational songs and messages, was laid to rest on May 23 after a beautiful, poignant funeral held at the Church of St. Michael in Stillwater, Minnesota.

May 23, 2013

Zach Sobiech’s Girlfriend Reacts To Singer’s Death On Twitter

So sad. Amy Adamle used Twitter to briefly touch upon Zach’s passing on May 21. Her words are truly heartbreaking.
Zach Sobiech touched million of lives during his 18 years on Earth, but no one was more devastated by his death than his family and girlfriend Amy Adamle. After two days of silence, Amy finally shared her sorrow on Twitter on May 21.

May 23, 2013

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