“Mami Nena” passed away at the age of 81. The Municipality of Llay-Llay, in Chile, confirmed the death of María Elena Arévalo, the grandmother who found companionship in Free Fire.
In 2020, she lost Benito, her husband of 56 years, and faced profound loneliness.
Her grandson Héctor suggested she try the video game and taught her how to play. At first, she didn’t know how to use a mouse, but little by little she got used to the matches.
She reached the Heroic rank and shared her matches on social media, where she gained thousands of followers. She was invited to Mexico by the company behind Free Fire.
What began as a way to cope with the loss ended up connecting her with a community spanning different generations. 🕊️ Her joy and charisma will remain present in the people who knew her and watched her play. 🎮🕊️
