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CSGO streamer K1KA passes away at 21

K1KA's family have announced that she passed away this week.

Donovan Erskine

December 9, 2021 11:45 AM

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It’s always tragic when somebody is lost too soon. Such is the case today as streamer Kristina “K1KA” Đukić has passed away, a major loss for her family, friends, and the CSGO community. She was 21 years old.

The passing of Kristina “K1KA” Đukić was announced by her friend Andrija through a post on her Instagram account on December 9. She rose to prominence as a CSGO Twitch streamer, most recently dipping into League of Legends. The message from her friend is as follows:

We here at Shacknews would like to echo that last point. If you’re struggling or experiencing suicidal thoughts or think that you may be suffering from depression, please reach out, whether that be to a medical professional, family member, or a friend. We’d also like to extend our condolences to K1KA’s family and friends during this time.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a journalist from Maryland. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge film fanatic and will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_