Ellie and Darcie
DanTDM has two rescue pugs named Ellie and Darcie. Ellie was adopted in October 2013 and Darcie was adopted in June 2014. In a heartbreaking post in September 2023, DanTDM shared that his Pug, Ellie, had passed away at 9 years old.
Peggy the Pug
DanTDM used to have a rescue Pug named Peggy. She was born in January 2015 and was found wandering in a park in England. She was then adopted by DanTDM and Jemma, but sadly passed away in September 2017 at only two years old, due to a health condition called syringomyelia.
DanTDM
Daniel Robert Middleton, known by his handle DanTDM formerly TheDiamondMinecart, is an English YouTuber, gamer, musician, author, and actor known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including Minecraft, Roblox and Pokémon.
Middleton’s ascent to online fame began with his meticulous crafting of Minecraft worlds. But it wasn’t just gaming; he also ventured into voice acting, lending his talents to the 2019 animated series “Skylanders Academy,” where he voiced the character Cy. Beyond just pixels and polygons, DanTDM penned a graphic novel titled “Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal” in 2016, which quickly became a New York Times Best Seller. His channel has been listed among the top YouTube channels in the United Kingdom. In July 2015, he was listed as one of the most popular YouTubers in the world by viewership. DanTDM’s Roblox videos typically feature him exploring new games, challenges, or updates within the platform, offering both humor and insights as he navigates through various virtual worlds.
Middleton has an impressive track record of working alongside a variety of artists and celebrities. Notable figures include YouTube personalities like James Charles, Markiplier, and Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal of Rhett & Link. He’s also partnered with game designers like Markus Persson (the creator of Minecraft) and Scott Cawthon (the creator of Five Nights at Freddy’s). Other collaborations extend into different sectors, such as his work with authors like R.L. Stine and celebrities like Stephen Curry. Additionally, he’s shared screen time with mainstream entertainers like Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien, as well as WWE stars Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.
He has won several Kids’ Choice Awards and set Guinness World Records for his gaming and presenting. In 2017, Middleton topped the Forbes list of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars, earning $16.5 million (about GB£12.2 million) in one year. as of November 2021, his YouTube channel has reached over 25.7 million subscribers, 18 billion video views, and has posted over 3,500 videos.
