North America’s Rainbow Six Siege commentator KiXSTAr, whose real name is Michael Stockley, died on October 11, according to an announcement shared by his family. The shocking news was addressed by fellow commentator Interro (Parker Mackey) on Twitter today.KiXSTAr who was 24-years-old at the time of his death, was a long-time member of the R6 community. He began commenting for R6 in 2016 at the age of 19.Parker Mackay@INTERROA statement from the family of Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley (March 9, 1997 - October 11, 2021)10:30 AM · Oct 13, 20216512113617A statement from the family of Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley (March 9, 1997 - October 11, 2021) https://t.co/wcxeK38wQnThe former player was under the Team Orbit banner in 2016, and he seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting in the month of October during the same year. Unsurprisingly, he was a commentator for the R6 Pro League year one season three.The caster was also responsible for choosing members for the Six Invitational and the Six Mexico Major this year.How did KiXSTAr die?On October 13, the avid gamer was confirmed dead after being involved in a solo car accident on October 11. KiXSTAr was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.KiXSTAr died at the age of 24 (Image via ESL)His family’s official statement read:“On Monday, October 11 Michael “KiXSTaR” Stockley passed away unexpectedly. He had so much planned for the future, and he was looking forward to working with so many of you. Michael worked hard to lift up the R6 Siege community, and in turn so many of you lifted him up as well. We are grateful for the love and support that we have experienced from so many of you.”Professional players, members and fans of the R6 community took to Twitter to share their condolences with the family.Some tweets included:KEEM 🍿@KEEMSTARKiXSTAr RIP7:11 AM · Oct 14, 2021100738KiXSTAr RIPElena 🐶🎃@CatiBanaI want to launch siege, see or hear KiXSTAr somewhere on every map & bawl my eyes out every time. He needs to be immortalized.😭😭9:29 AM · Oct 14, 202121I want to launch siege, see or hear KiXSTAr somewhere on every map & bawl my eyes out every time. He needs to be immortalized.😭😭Jake Lammay@jacoblammayKiXSTAr’s passing really hits man. REST IN PARADISE King 👑🐐8:33 AM · Oct 14, 2021KiXSTAr’s passing really hits man. REST IN PARADISE King 👑🐐KitchenKnife@KitchenKnife42RIP KIXSTAr one of the greatest caster in siege and all of esports9:21 AM · Oct 14, 2021RIP KIXSTAr one of the greatest caster in siege and all of esportsJordan aka TM13🧊❄️🥶@JGThree02Redownloading R6 just cause kixstar makes me want to play again9:08 AM · Oct 14, 20211Redownloading R6 just cause kixstar makes me want to play again https://t.co/9ezlbPE0Enclover | .00223@CloverSiegeR.I.P Kixstar you will be missed among the siege community8:13 AM · Oct 14, 202131R.I.P Kixstar you will be missed among the siege communityShittyRainbow6@ShittyRainbow6RIP Kixstar fly high king - redd.it/q7i7r11:15 AM · Oct 14, 202132818RIP Kixstar fly high king - redd.it/q7i7r1 https://t.co/o14CKighm0greyson ♨️@ooziier6i can’t believe what i’m reading rn, i really can’t. god man i was watching his 2017 highlights video like yesterday just realizing how much he inspired me to stream and switch over. rest in peace KiXSTAr ❤️11:11 AM · Oct 13, 2021112437i can’t believe what i’m reading rn, i really can’t. god man i was watching his 2017 highlights video like yesterday just realizing how much he inspired me to stream and switch over. rest in peace KiXSTAr ❤️In honor of his death, the NAL playday has been postponed, according to the Rainbow Six esports Twitter account. The final APAC South playday, which was initially set to take place on October 14, has also been postponed to October 15.