Yesterday, the official Twitter of StarCraft commentator and former pro, Geoff ‘iNcontroL’ Robinson announced that the popular StarCraft 2 personality had passed away at the age of 33.
The passing was described as unexpected by the person who had made the announcement; they are wishing for privacy as his family sorts out what happened and makes arrangements.
With immense grief, we announce Geoff’s unexpected passing due to sudden illness Saturday. We ask privacy as his family works to understand what happened and make arrangements. To honor Geoff or offer comfort to his family, we suggest donations to @SoCalBulldog, which he loved.
— Geoff Robinson (@iNcontroLTV) July 22, 2019
Robinson has been a fixture in the StarCraft community for many years going back to StarCraft: Brood War, and had played StarCraft 2 professionally for Evil Geniuses before eventually transitioning into casting modern major StarCraft 2 WCS events.
This came without warning, and Robinson was expected to appear in future StarCraft 2 WCS circuit events throughout the year. His Twitter account has suggested donations to Southern California Bulldog Rescue as a way to honor his memory
Robinson was beloved by many in the StarCraft community and Twinfinite wishes its condolences to his friends and family.
Twitter has been abuzz with other StarCraft personalities sharing their positive memories of Robinson. You can get a small sense of how much he was beloved, and how much he meant to the StarCraft community via the Tweets below.
Featured image via Kotaku UK & iNcontroltv
I've known Geoff for almost 20 years. We played Brood War in high school & college and did years of SC2/BW events together. Geoff was a one-of-a-kind person. I'll miss you man. I'm so sad. https://t.co/Rcv6qb1sEs
— Sean Plott (@day9tv) July 22, 2019
Rest In Peace @iNcontroLTV . There will only ever be one of you. You brought so much joy and laughter to me and so many others. I just wish I could have said goodbye. Just because you die young doesn’t mean your story won’t live forever.
— Nick Plott (@CallMeTasteless) July 22, 2019
From 5 years ago. My heart is warm from all the highlight videos everyone has been posting. Let’s remember him for the incredible joy and laughter he bestowed upon our lives. We lost an amazing soul but I will treasure our wonderful memories. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7CC1VnY6mt
— Sue Lee (@Smix) July 22, 2019
It’s really hard to even say anything but i feel like i need to. Geoff was one of the greatest person i ever encountered. Capable to make anyone laugh in any situation. He just had a way with words and with people… https://t.co/4ki8sshYis
— ToD 🇺🇦 (@YoanMerlo) July 22, 2019
Updated: Jul 22, 2019 03:21 pm