Maciej "Shushei" Ratuszniak, the Polish esports legend who secured victory at the first-ever League of Legends World Championship, passed away on April 28, 2025. The news appeared on his Liquipedia profile and has quickly spread throughout the esports community.

Shushei became a household name in 2011 when he helped lead Fnatic to victory at the first-ever League of Legends World Championship. His dominant performances with champions like Gragas and Alistar earned him widespread recognition and cemented his place in esports history.

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Following his departure from Fnatic, Shushei competed with teams such as IWantCookie and DragonBorns.net. In 2017, he retired from professional play entirely, announcing that he would no longer participate in the industry in any capacity as player, coach, or otherwise.Today, fans and fellow players alike remember him as one of the early architects of professional League of Legends. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of players who look back on those formative years with admiration.

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