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United States33654 Posts
Source: http://www.facebook.com/ktesports
After struggling against acute leukemia for over a year, Woo Jung Ho (ID: Violet) passed away today at the age of 23. Violet had been a professional gamer for KT Rolster since 2007, and contributed heavily to his team's 09-10 Proleague championship as their Protoss ace.
Violet was diagnosed with acute leukemia in January of 2011 had been inactive while undergoing treatment. KT Rolster announced through their facebook page on August 22nd that Violet had passed away.
Statement from KT Rolster's Facebook page:
< Jung Ho, be well in heaven >
Hello,
Our Jung Ho left our side in the early morning today. To all of our fans, who pooled their blood credits and funds, to those who donated blood lately, thank you for always caring and cheering him on.
Please pray for Jung Ho so that he be bright, happy, and healthy on the other side.
Thank you
The wake will be held at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Funeral Hall 6.
 Violet's TLPD
 Violet on Liquipedia
KT Violet does an interview with TL.net
Violet's first post on TL
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I'm in tears right now. So close to home. RIP Violet.
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Very sad. Such a young age also, RIP
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What NOOO....T_T Violet u were awesome! Rest in peace <3 u
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Wow.. I'd read his get well thread awhile back, and it seemed like he was doing a lot better. :/ Very sad to hear, RIP Violet.
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Damn T_____________T. Its crazy how you never meet someone yet feel so sad when they pass away. Violet is an inspiration for all who want to live out their dreams.
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RIP Violet. Never saw your games but it's a great loss for esports nonetheless.
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Wow... Not just sad that a BW player goes out like this, but someone so young dies.
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Hong Kong9179 Posts
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United Kingdom3249 Posts
That is so sad.
RIP Violet.
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God this is terrible. R.I.P. He was so young too, and from the thread it seemed like there was hope.
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my heart goes out to those who are affected. And RIP VIOLET
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this is really sad omg RIP
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This is very sad, didn't he just post in the BW forums a week ago?
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Sad .. ((
Thought he was on the up and up.
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So young May he rest in peace..
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USA29055 Posts
RIP man
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