Resist the Mainstream··Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:36 AM

World Champion Dies at 31 — Gaming Community Mourns Tragic Loss

Former professional esports player Lauri “Cyanide” Happonen, who made history by winning the inaugural League of Legends World Championship with Fnatic in 2011, has died at the age of 31. The Finnish gaming champion died July 31, although his death was not publicly confirmed until Monday, October 26, according to Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat. Finland’s Digital

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