Esports caster Daniel “DC” Coke dies aged 34

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Esports communities from around the globe have paid tribute to Daniel “DC” Coke, a caster and former Smash professional. Coke died after scuffling with melancholy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for a while.

On Could 13, DC’s Twitter account confirmed his loss of life. He was 34 years outdated.

DC was a former Super Smash Bros. for Wii U professional who took half in quite a few tournaments between 2016 and 2017. He was additionally a match commentator for a similar sport, in addition to a wide range of different combating video games.

This made DC identified in many alternative esports circles that now along with individuals who co-casted with Daniel, his household, and buddies mourn his passing.

Tributes paid to Daniel Coke

The Tweet asserting his passing acknowledged that “DC struggled in silence with melancholy and sickness. He didn’t have the center to battle these battles any longer.” The sickness in query was reported to be Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The replies to the announcement are full of individuals from everywhere in the world recalling interactions they’d with DC and expressing their unhappiness.

“DC, you’re the explanation why I ever took a shot at commentary. You known as me into the stream room at Versus and requested me to solid prime 8 with you for the primary time. I had the time of my life and found one thing that I really loved, due to you,” recounts VikkiKitty, one other professional esports commentator.

“I actually want we obtained to do extra of this. As an up-and-comer, I all the time appreciated these occasions we’d be in the identical room collectively. Relaxation in peace, my good friend,” wrote Koopa, one other one who labored with DC.

DC clearly impressed many within the esports scene, be it gamers or commentators, who will bear in mind Daniel and their interactions for years to return.