Malek Bennouioua, a 35‑year‑old French Counter‑Strike: Global Offensive streamer, was found dead in his Paris apartment on September 27, 2024, with the cause of death still unconfirmed.
He began his journey in 2011 playing CS:Source, later competing for beGenius and Epsilon before moving to content creation on Twitch, where he amassed about 155,000 followers.
Friend and fellow gamer @TheNextPharaon posted on X that “Our brother known by the pseudonym MalekCSGO has passed away today. Please make as many dua for him as possible.” Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, Engin “MAJ3R” Küpel, and Steeve “Ozstrik3r” Flavigni all chimed in, each echoing the loss with personal anecdotes and heartfelt condolences.
Malek’s relatives released a brief statement urging the community to avoid rumors and respect their privacy during this difficult time.
The esports world has rallied: a tribute stream launched on Twitch, and investigators are probing the circumstances of his death while fans continue to post memorials across social media.