It has been confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog, star of the popular Sega video game franchise, committed suicide last month. According to reports, Sonic became overwhelmed with the stress of his work and personal life, and decided to take his own life. Sonic’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the gaming community, and many are now asking what could have driven the beloved character to such a tragic end.

Sonic first rose to fame in 1991 with the release of the Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog. The speedy blue hedgehog quickly became a gaming icon, and was one of the …