Street Fighter Pro, Fighting Game Community Icon Michael 'BrolyLegs' Begum Dies at 35

ign.com:

Street Fighter pro and legendary fighting game community (FGC) member Michael "BrolyLegs" Begum has died at the age of 35.

Begum’s family shared news of his passing with a statement on X/Twitter. They ask fans to share memories and remember the impact he had on the FGC. Begum got his start as a competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee player, but is best known for his work as a Chun-Li player in Capcom’s Street Fighter series.

“On behalf of the family of Michael Phillip Begum, ‘Brolylegs', we want to inform friends, and fans around the world that Mike has passed on," reads the family statement. "This sudden loss is devastating to us all. The family needs time to gain more information on his passing and time to grieve through this unbearable pain and loss. He survives through his loving mother Josefina, and siblings Jonathan and Karin Begum.”

The letter continues: “In the meantime, please share memories and stories of his greatness. He was one of a kind and always will be the heart of our family. He won’t be forgotten and to all those he inspired, he lives on through you. He loved what he did and made his mark on the world through the best way he knew how. Living life to its fullest every day and taking it on his own terms. His love of competition is unmatched and the joy he brought to us all can never be replicated. He was a fighter in so many more ways than one. He was extraordinary, irreplaceable, the most dedicated man you could ever meet and we were lucky to be apart of his life. A legend today, tomorrow, and forever. We love you Broly and may you rest in peace in heaven.”

I will miss my son Mike so very much. My heart is broken. And in behalf of his Brother Jonathan and his sister Karin Begum thank you for your condolences world wide.

Begum was born with a bone and muscle deficiency called arthrogryposis, leaving him unable to move his arms and legs. Still, he learned to play video games at a young age and eventually became a leading member of the FGC as well as an