British cosplay character identified for a number of appearances at Dota 2 occasions, Grace ‘Peachybell’ Bell, has handed away from leukaemia.
The 24-year-old’s battle with leukaemia sadly ended on Could twenty third of this 12 months.
In accordance with shut buddy, Josh ‘bryndota’ Norris, she handed peacefully and surrounded by her family members.
The Dota 2 neighborhood will recognise Peachybell for her cosplays primarily based on their beloved characters.
She would commonly attend and compete in cosplay competitions at most Dota 2 LANs alongside a number of UK conventions and comedian cons.
Initially from the small city of Llandeilo, Wales, Peachybell competed with Esports Wales on the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships.
Saying to the BBC on the time:
I feel it’s positively an excellent factor. Folks choose you if you say ‘I wish to play this professionally’, however if in case you have issues just like the Commonwealth behind you, then it turns into a extra viable factor that folks wish to get into professionally.
Peachybell speaking to the BBC in regards to the Commonwealth Esports Championships
Maybe unsurprisingly, Peachybell was a garments designer by day, making costumes, materials, and inventive designs a ardour of her life.
Nonetheless, those that knew her would describe her as a pricey buddy and a beacon of sunshine.
Sadly, Peachybell had been present process therapy for leukaemia since November 2024.
In December of the identical 12 months, she determined to share her story with the general public to lift consciousness for the situation in hopes of elevating cash for the charities and organisations supporting them.
Regardless of present process an unrelenting sequence of most cancers therapies, she continued to create cosplays in her spare time.
Powering on, bryndota shared that she nonetheless had many aspirations in life, together with travelling to Japan and going into nursing after she completed her therapy.
Sadly for Peachybell and her household and associates, she handed away, having misplaced her battle with most cancers.
In her identify and honour, bryndota has referred to as for Dota 2 gamers from all walks of life to help the fundraiser for Most cancers Analysis UK.
From esports professionals to informal followers of a distinct esports title, bryndota encourages all to assist help the fundraiser to stop extra struggling of others.
Esports gamers, content material creators, streamers, and those that wish to help can be part of the fundraiser arrange in Peachybell’s identify.
A particular donation web page has additionally been arrange with the purpose of reaching £1,000, with the hopes of surpassing it.
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— Josh (@bryndota) June 13, 2025
Peachy was very particular to many people locally, and he or she can be sorely missed. Please take a while to inform your family members how a lot they imply to you, to inform your mates that you just love them.
Let’s make Peachy proud.
Josh ‘bryndota’ Norris
Covers: League of Legends, Valorant, UK esports, and international esports and gaming information.All through my profession, I’ve had the pleasure of assembly and dealing with many unbelievable people who proceed to humble me to today. Due to them, I’ve had the vitality to show a interest right into a profession. I work to honour those that have given me an opportunity and thrive because of the neighborhood.E mail: [email protected]
