Popular League of Legends Streamer LS Fights for Life in Hospital
League of Legends personality LS was forced to apologize to fans for an unexpected week-long hiatus before being hospitalized in critical condition The content creator's situation has left the community reeling with concern
Nick De Cesare, known by his online moniker LS, is currently hospitalized in critical condition as of June 14. The 29-year-old has been experiencing a range of alarming symptoms over the past week, which has led him to express doubt regarding his ability to stream the delayed League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). LS is renowned for his League of Legends content creation, having previously been a professional StarCraft 2 player. Since 2014, he has managed several LoL teams across numerous A- and S-tier tournaments, in addition to coaching. With over 652,000 followers on Twitch, LS is one of the most popular streamers who specializes in Riot's acclaimed MOBA. During his broadcasts, he frequently plays as Shaco and Ryze, two of League of Legends' most formidable champions.
De Cesare has been experiencing a range of health issues over the past week, including a fever, coughing (sometimes with blood), nosebleeds, chills, breathing difficulties, and sharp chest pain, as per his recent Twitter update. Despite having visited the emergency room five times in one week, the League of Legends streamer was admitted to the hospital in critical condition on June 14, which he revealed to his followers on social media. De Cesare requested his fans to watch the LCS while he focuses on recuperating, and his fans responded with numerous messages wishing him a speedy recovery.
As De Cesare is asthmatic and has listed several COVID-19-like symptoms, some online speculation has arisen suggesting that he may have contracted the virus, as it has already affected several other streamers, including xQc. However, De Cesare has confirmed that his COVID-19 test was negative, and that his blood tests and X-rays have not revealed any issues. In a June 13 update, De Cesare criticized those who have implied that his lifestyle may be the cause of his health issues, stating that these comments are unfounded and based solely on the fact that he occasionally orders fast food during his Twitch streams.
LS's absence from streaming the LCS since its resumed schedule on June 14 has been greatly felt by the League of Legends community. His ability to break down the game's roles and strategies in an easily digestible manner has earned him high praise from fans. LS's engaging and informative broadcasts even led to him being hired as a caster and content creator for FlyQuest, a prominent eSports organization in the United States, in March 2023.
