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Popular 'Call Of Duty' Esports Player Fero Sadly Passes Away Aged 21

Ewan Moore

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Popular 'Call Of Duty' Esports Player Fero Sadly Passes Away Aged 21

Featured Image Credit: Florida Mutineers/100 Thieves

Popular Call Of Duty pro Maurice "Fero" Henriquez has sadly passed away. He was just 21 years old.

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The Florida Mutineers player's death was announced by his family via his official Twitter account in the early hours of this morning. The statement confirmed that Henriquez didn't take his or life or suffer from depression, shutting down initial reports that had claimed the contrary.

"We are saddened to announce his passing," Henriquez's family wrote. "We would like to state that he did not take his own life and he was not battling depression. We appreciate everyone's love and support. We would also appreciate privacy at this time."

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Early reports that Henriquez had died by suicide were alleged to have come from a family member, but were swiftly rebuked by a number of people close to the pro player. Close friend Rasim "Blazt" Ogresevic blasted these reports "lies", "disrespectful", and "just f*cking sad".

Elsewhere The Florida Mutineers led a flood of tributes for Henriquez, revealing the player's cause of death as "multiple heart attacks".

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"The Mutineers family sadly confirms today the sudden passing of Maurice 'Fero' Henriquez from multiple heart attacks," the organisation wrote. "This is an unfathomable loss for his family, friends and our Florida Mutineers team. He will be greatly missed everyday."


Henriquez was an active and incredibly popular figure on the Call Of Duty esports team. By 21, he'd already achieved so much, most recently taking part in the very first Call Of Duty League which kicked off earlier this year. Taking part as one of the Florida Mutineers, he won three home series events and ended the season in the top eight of the overall CDL Championship.

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Prior to joining the Mutineers, Henriquez had worked with several esports teams including 100 Thieves, Team Envy, Team Kaliber, Reckless, and many more. Dozens of friends, former teammates, and fans took to Twitter to share their memories of the player.


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Our thoughts are with Henriquez's friends and family at this difficult time.

Topics: News, Call of Duty, Activision

Ewan Moore
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