KT Progamer Violet passes away

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.

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Violet's TLPD
(Wiki)

Violet on Liquipedia
KT Violet does an interview with TL.net
Violet's first post on TL

Last edit: 2012-08-23 10:44:17

Hey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?

xrapture United States. August 23 2012 10:15. Posts 1643

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I'm in tears right now. So close to home. RIP Violet.

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juked United States. August 23 2012 10:15. Posts 623

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Very sad. Such a young age also, RIP

Shock710 Australia. August 23 2012 10:15. Posts 2932

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What NOOO....T_T Violet u were awesome! Rest in peace <3 u

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_Nova_ United States. August 23 2012 10:15. Posts 128

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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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turdburgler England. August 23 2012 10:15. Posts 4662

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so sad

rip

TommyP United States. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 5065

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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.

zturchan Canada. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 142

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RIP Violet. Never saw your games but it's a great loss for esports nonetheless.

Tatari United States. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 1020

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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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itsjustatank United States. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 3122

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RIP...

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NoMicroWin United States. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 591

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rip violet

If she pulls out her stalkers, you pull out your mauraders and concussive all over her tits

Porcelina United Kingdom. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 3247

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That is so sad.

RIP Violet.

Qwyn United States. August 23 2012 10:16. Posts 1386

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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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Nortac United States. August 23 2012 10:17. Posts 375

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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=353264 , I already have a post about it, I was personal friends with Violet, he even commented in that thread, so sad to see him go, RIP <3

Wrathsc2 United States. August 23 2012 10:17. Posts 1858

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my heart goes out to those who are affected. And RIP VIOLET

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