A tragic piece of news shook the Valorant community yesterday. It was revealed that Bruce "sae" Nguyen, a professional Vietnamese player who had been competing on the Valorant scene for the past three years, has passed away.
What Is Known
The news was shared by Blinn Esports analyst Aaron “akapiko” Kapiko, for whom sae competed from January to June 2023. Akapiko expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his former teammate and friend, requesting that everyone respect the family’s privacy. However, he did not disclose the cause of death, leaving the circumstances unknown.
I have had a few people reach out to me asking about Bruce (Sae), so it is with great sadness in my heart that I share with you he has passed away, please respect the privacy of his friends and family during this time #LongLiveBruce I will miss you brother, Love you man
— Aaron Kapiko (@kapikoaaron) October 28, 2024
Sae’s Career
Bruce "sae" Nguyen began his Valorant career in late 2021 with ex-Serenity. After a month, he moved to Knights Academy, where he stayed from February to October 2022. Later, sae joined Blinn Esports, representing them from January to June 2023. Over his career, the Vietnamese player achieved several notable milestones, including first place at InfernaLAN Monthly Tournament #5, second place in the College VALORANT 2022-2023: South - Spring Tournament, and 5-6th place at the College VALORANT 2022-2023: Championship.
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The Valorant community mourns the loss of this player and extends condolences to his family and former teammates.
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