Team Vitality has announced that Karel Ašenbrener, better known as Twisten, has passed away at the age of 19.
Twisten appears to have committed suicide, as outlined in a post on Twitter by the French group. He is believed to have struggled with depression for some time and spent time in hospital due to self-harming behaviour.
The Vitality players and staff led the tribute to Twisten.Morseyexplain: “We have lost a teammate, friend and brother Karel. I have no words to describe how I feel right now. He is a big talent with the ambition to be the best。 “The most genuine people I’ve ever met, always making us smile,”BONECOLDwrote.
Additional tributes from other Valorant teams, pro players, streamers, and more. Rest in peace, Twitson.