Santiago “Daveeys” Ruiz was a valiant athlete with skill. Although he only recently joined KRU Esports, he made a significant impact on the team’s ascent to success. On September 2, the youthful athlete had just turned 23 years old. We are deeply saddened to share with you that he passed away.
Pro Valorant player Daveeys has died at 23 pic.twitter.com/fwIYUzgePn
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) September 4, 2023
Fans from all around the world have expressed shock at his premature passing and there has been an outpouring of solidarity for his family and close friends.
Santiago Daveeys Ruiz Obituary: How Did the Player Die?
There isn’t much information available concerning Valorant pro-Santiago “Daveeys” Ruiz’s passing, however, KRU Esports noted in a tweet that he passed away due to issues with his health.
He had decompensation which is a medical term for a disease in which the heart struggles to keep up with blood flow. The organization posted a tweet in Spanish, but when translated into English, it says:
“It is with deep sadness that we have to inform you that, after suffering a decompensation on Sunday, he passed away.”
Es con profunda tristeza que tenemos que comunicarles que, tras sufrir una descompensación el domingo, falleció @Daveeys21.
No hay forma de suavizar esto, nos tomó a todos por sorpresa.
Daveeys, Santi, era un player espectacular y un compañero de primera. Con su característica… pic.twitter.com/muuHmBfCII
— KRÜ Esports (@KRUesports) September 4, 2023
Despite the fact that his side didn’t advance very far in the tournament, he made a significant contribution. KRU Esports expressed their sorrow in the tweet and pleaded for the community’s support during these tough times.
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Following the organization’s announcement of his passing, his family has received sympathy and prayers from all across the world. One user tweeted, “RIP to the hardest player i’ve ever played in server.”
I’ll never forget playing vs KRU and DaveeyS was popping off with like 20 at half and we told ourselves “no way he can keep this up the whole game”.. he did
in between map 1 and 2 we said “no way he can do it another map”.. he did
in between map 2 and 3 we said “no way he does…
— C9 runi (@runiVL) September 4, 2023
Another user posted, “Pro Valorant player Daveeys has sadly passed away at the age of 23.”
Pro Valorant player Daveeys has sadly passed away at the age of 23.
“It is with deep sadness that we have to inform you that, after suffering a decompensation on Sunday, @Daveeys21 passed away.
There is no way to smooth this over, it took us all by surprise.
Daveeys, Santi,… pic.twitter.com/LGo96npw4H
— World Dark Web (@MindfulReports) September 5, 2023
Valorant News also paid tribute to him by sharing a tweet:
“When I was down, you were always there to cheer me up,” KRÜ player ‘Klaus’ said.
Tributes pour in honoring VALORANT pro, Daveeys, after the news of his passing this morning. pic.twitter.com/gcdcyrsmHc
— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) September 4, 2023
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