Indian Free Fire Max star passes away

Indian Free Fire player Gaurav “Marvel” Tiwari has passed away on December 26, 2025, after being sick for some time. He had debuted in the esports scene in 2023 and attracted everyone’s eyes with his astonishing gameplay in a very short period of time. Marvel was a former member of the popular Indian club, S8UL Esports, and had played around two months for the organisation.

Gaurav Tiwari was just a 17-year old Free Fire player who came into prominence after joining Head Hunters. Many experienced players and casters recently applauded his dedication as he played outstandingly in the Asia Invitational 2025 Play-Ins despite having health issues. He underwent surgery just a week before the tournament.

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Free Fire community shares condolences on Marvel passing away

Players expressed their condolences over Marvel’s death (Image via Instagram/Total Gaming, Viper24, Arshil, Sumit)

Many famous athletes have expressed their condolences over the death of young Free Fire player, Marvel.

Renowned influencer Total Gaming (@totalgaming_official) posted on his Instagram story:

“RIP Marvel. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, warrior.”

Satyam “Viper24” Thankur (@thakur_satyam7), coach of Head Hunters, wrote:

“Marvel passed away yesterday. Please pray for strength for his family and loved ones.”

Arshil Azeem (@igx_arsh07) from Head Hunters posted:

“I still can't believe it. I'm devastated. I have no words to express my feelings.”

Sumit Verma (@ig_divine) from Head Hunters posted:

“Rest in peace brother. May God give his family power in this hard times. Still can't believe it life is so uncertain and unfair. will remember you as my brother my whole life I am still hoping for someone to come and tell me it's not true. Will miss you forever.”

Karan (@ig.karannn_01), a person from Jammu, commented about Marvel’s health issues on an Instagram post. He said:

“Gaurav Tiwari (Marvel) had ascites. As a result he did surgery. Ascites is a very dangerous liver disease and a surgery can't fix all. Viper recently told about marvel that he vomited blood hours before ffmai matches to be played. That's when the things started to worsen for marvel as blood vommiting after surgery of ascites will lead to death as ascites is the last stage. Arsh yesterday told about marvel that he has been hospitalized (as a medical student I knowed marvel can't survive now) but hopes were there. Viper through his Instagram story confirmed Marvel passed away yesterday Rip marvel.”

Marvel played for a long time for Head Hunters, and had shown his talent in many tournaments. His team was acquired by S8UL in July 2025. The squad secured the fourth position in the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025. S8UL bid farewell to the roster in October this year. Later, the lineup once again joined Head Hunters.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan