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TSM Valorant Player Tyler 'sym' Porter Dies at 21 in Car Crash
Published: May 6, 2026
Tyler 'sym' Porter, a 21-year-old professional Valorant player and Twitch streamer for TSM, died in a car accident on May 5 during a birthday trip. A second player, Austen, also died in the crash, prompting widespread mourning across the global esports community.
Tyler 'sym' Porter, a professional Valorant player for TSM and prominent Twitch streamer, died at age 21 in a car crash on May 5 while on a birthday trip with friends. The incident also claimed the life of fellow competitive player Austen, according to social media posts from Porter's close friend Harry, who confirmed both deaths late Tuesday.