Valorant e-sportswoman Luie died in earthquake in Turkey

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The Valorant community mourns the loss of e-sportswoman Luie. She died as a result of the earthquake in Turkey.

Here is how the news of her death was announced: Turkish esports team Unknown Pros announced on Twitter on February 09, 2023 that professional gamer Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya has passed away:

“Unfortunately we lost our player Gizem Harmankaya. We extend our condolences to her family and all her loved ones. Rest in peace Gizem.”

YouTuber Tolunay Ören tweeted on February 7th that he was having trouble reaching Gizem and had no information about her whereabouts. On the same day, the Unknown Pros Twitter account reported that Gizem Harmankaya had been found but was still under the rubble (via Twitter).

who was luie Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya was a Turkish Valorant esports athlete who hails from Kahramanmaraş. She played for the Vivace Vista, Galaktikos Sirens and Unknown Pros teams.

With Unknown Pros and Vivace Vista, she took part in the “Valorant Game Changers EMEA” in 2022, where she played against the teams from Oxygen Esports, Sangal Revels and UNtapped (via vlr.gg)

Valorant Community Expresses Sympathy: The death of Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya rocked the Valorant community. Many users express their condolences on Twitter and mourn.

  • CpG Emlux: “Rest in peace, Gizem. The loss of women within the scene is really hard. Your achievements will not be forgotten (via Twitter).”
  • YinsuCollins: “I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it is for Gizem’s friends and family and everyone who came together to try and help her after the earthquake (via Twitter).”
  • Galakticos: It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Gizem ‘Luie’ Harmankaya. We express our condolences to her family and all relatives and wish her a lot of patience. Rest in Peace Gizem (via Twitter).”

    • Riot Games also commented on the death of Gizem Harmankaya on Twitter:

    “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the tragic death of Turkish professional player Gizem ‘Luie’ Harmankaya, who played for the UnknownPros Female Team. Gizem lived in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, which was hit by multiple earthquakes on Monday.

    Our condolences from the entire Valorant Esports and Riot Games community go out to Gizem’s loved ones at this difficult time.”

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