Former CS:GO Player and Streamer K1KA Passes Away at 21
Kristina “K1KA” Dukic, a former semi-professional CS:GO player turned streamer, sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 8, as confirmed through an announcement on her personal Instagram account.
During her time as a semi-pro CS:GO player, Dukic participated in two events featured on HLTV’s database: Copenhagen Games Female in 2018 and 2019. Afterward, she expanded her content to include streaming League of Legends on both Twitch and Trovo. Dexerto reported that she was 21 years old at the time of her passing.
The announcement shared, “With great sorrow, unfortunately, we need to announce that our dear friend and angel passed away this evening [Dec. 8, 2021]. We would like to extend our condolences to her friends, family, and fans. This will be a hard time for us all, and all we can do is keep her memory alive. We love you Kika and miss you more than words can explain.”
While Dukic’s family and friends did not disclose the cause of her death, they urged her followers to seek help if they are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. The announcement emphasized, “If you’re having suicidal thoughts or suffering from depression, please speak to someone. You’re not alone.”
If you or someone you know is exhibiting warning signs of suicide, seek help from a professional and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 in the U.S. or Samaritans in the U.K. at 116 123.