Former Soul Member Marvel Passes Away: A Tragic Loss For The Free Fire Community

The Indian Free Fire community lost one of the promising young athletes, Gaurav Tiwari. Popularly known as Marvel in-game, Gaurav Tiwari was an elite assaulter renowned for his aggressive rushes in matches. The mobile gaming community is mourning the loss of the young star who fought with everything he had but ultimately succumbed to his disease.

Marvel was diagnosed with the disease called ascites before his demise. This disease often becomes the root cause of major liver diseases and leads to fatalities in the form of heart failure, cancer, or kidney issues. The news of Gaurav's demise first surfaced on December 27, 2025, when the social media platforms got flooded with ‘RIP’ posts for him.

Former Soul Member Marvel Passes Away

One of the most prominent Free Fire news sources, @letsgrowesports, took to their X to share this unfortunate news with the community. The post was made on December 28th, 2025, at 3:08 UTC.

The post stated that Head Hunters Marvel is no more among us. It also offered heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. The tweet concluded by asking all e-athletes to prioritise their physical and mental health over the game.

Soon after the news broke on social media, the Free Fire community came together to remember Gaurav on platforms like Reddit and Instagram. Many players hailed him as one of India's best rushers; some even called him a young legend. Many of Gaurav's fans posted some of his best gameplay videos and clutch moments in his memory.

Not only fans, but even his contemporaries praised him for not only being a great player but also an amazing individual. Even a few dedicated hashtags were made to show love, support and condolences to Marvel's family and friends. Not much information has been shared about the actual cause of the loss, either by his family or organisation.

The legacy of Gaurav Tiwari

Despite being only 16 years old, Marvel created a fan base for himself with his extraordinary gameplay in some major events like the Free Fire Max India Cup. Marvel, along with his team, comprising Arsh, Likhi, Shanky and XDIVINE, ended at the fourth spot in India's biggest Free tournament in 2025. Following this dream run with Soul, Marvel continued to represent Head Hunters despite his physical woes. He was regarded as one of the most dangerous rushers in the community.

The esports and gaming community has come together to share their thoughts and condolences for Marvel’s family, remembering him for his awesome skills, great sportsmanship, and the positive impact he had on Indian Free Fire esports. Gaurav 'Marvel' Tiwari's contributions to the game and the community will always be remembered. His unmatched dedication to the game and ability to take up such a new, volatile career so early in his career inspired many upcoming Free Fire players.