no jokes, if you have been i the crypto space for 15 years then you should have gotten more than those of us who just got in a few years ago. Although, we are young in the space, we have seen a huge different in loads of comparism and we prefer it here than in the centralized world.
it seems that at that time he still did not fully believe in cryptocurrency and plus lost his job and his sick wife, creating depression that must now require selling all his assets. I'm sure he's not alone some people experience like you. I hope he gets some luck in the future.