Hey all. I am going to start by saying that I do not have any more information than what I am sharing in this post.

EDIT: as it turns out, I do have some more information

As some of you know, icaio has not been on SG for a while, and he hasn't logged into his Steam profile either.

I posted on his Steam profile a few weeks ago, just a quick note saying I hoped he was okay.

Yesterday I received a friend request on Steam from someone I did not recognize. I didn't see any obvious red flags, so I accepted.

This new friend sent me a message today, saying that they were icaio's cousin, and they saw my post on his profile and wanted to let me know that icaio passed away on September 30.

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I don't think it's a stretch to say that icaio was an absolute legend of Steamgifts. His generosity, sense of humor and thoughtfulness came through in every 'showerthinking' post and every 'trash' game giveaway and every time he helped to solve a derailment in the community train.

Before I visited Rome a few years ago, caio volunteered to give me his mobile number so I could ask him real-time questions while I was in Italy. And that's exactly what I did! So we didn't quite get a chance to actually meet in person, but it was fun to chat with him while we were in the same country.

Not much more to say right now. Just R.I.P. to icaio, he will always be a Steamgifts legend.

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The icaio Memorial Community Train™ begins here.

EDIT: ashtwo had the idea to turn my giveaway into the start of a miniature community train, which is a pretty great idea.

EDIT: here are a few giveaways from other users that haven't yet been retrofitted into the train:

wigglenose
several from BanjoBearLV
xxxka
eldar4k
eldar4k
ConanOLion
andraste
zelghadis
Sebastien

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Oh shit... That was so unexpected...
Moments, like this one, make me think more about life and how short and fragile it is...
Rest in Peace

4 weeks ago
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RIP Icaio

4 weeks ago
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Gone but not forgotten.
RIP

4 weeks ago
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To the SGer with the best taste in music - Rest in Paradise friend...

4 weeks ago
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Thanks canis for letting us know. I wish this news had never arrived.

I still remember our first talk, when he created so many NSFW game giveaways. I remember, then, telling him that I would add him to the blacklist because I had pages full of those games on SG. After a short time icaio added me to the whitelist and so did I. This made the situation worse, because his whitelist was full of them as well lol :'D

Last year I won Tallowmere from him, a game that he advised me to play because he thought it was fun and a true masterpiece. This remains my biggest regret about it, because I have yet to try it. I would have preferred to tell him how right he was. So, in his memory, I think I'll start it and, for the first time, I'll also try to unlock all the achievements in a game.

I was very lucky to have been able to exchange a few words with him, a guy always with positive vibes.
And with a smile I want to thank him, because I believe he has lightened our days. Good bye, icaio <3

4 weeks ago
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That is really sad to hear. A real gentle person and a legend forever on Steamgits.

Rest in peace.

4 weeks ago
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I don't interact much and opened this thinking it was a joke post. I won't pretend we were buddy buddy or anything but I did recognize the name from seeing it quite often. And I find this news unfortunate.

4 weeks ago
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RiP, my friend. You will be missed.

4 weeks ago
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This is very sad. R.I.P. icaio!

Ironically, the last game he played was "Four last things". :(

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Oh wow, I had just commented on one of his GAs a few days ago letting him know I had got around to playing it. Had noticed he hadn't been on in a few weeks, but had no idea :( Very sad :(

4 weeks ago
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I'm shocked. Rest in peace icaio

4 weeks ago
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Rest in peace icaio :(

You will be missed 🫂

If they say
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In the sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do

4 weeks ago
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Genuinely heartbreaking news. He was such a chill, friendly guy, and unbelievably generous. I didn't interact with him much directly, but he did send me my first gift on SG, and it was always fun seeing his posts on the site.
Here's another giveaway in his memory.
May he rest in peace.

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Ouch!
That's quite the kick in the teeth to wake up.

Better than never knowing what happened to a cool guy, that had a great vibe and friendly disposition.

SG shines a little duller without him.

Thx for sharing.

Blessings on Icaio

4 weeks ago
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Rest in peace! once i was discussing something about my low win ratio on a thread and he added me to his whitelist. He was a pure gem.

4 weeks ago
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This was totally unexpected and came as a big shock. There were times when icaio went a bit quiet in the forums and i thought it was one of those where he wanted a bit of downtime. Was expecting him to suddenly come back with a bang which he often did to make many people happy on the giveaways and in the forums. I am lucky to have interacted with him quite a lot of times over the years and considered him to be an integral part of the whole steamgifts experience. Gonna miss his jovial nature and cheer he brought to this place. May you rest in peace.

4 weeks ago
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Rest in peace ♥

4 weeks ago
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rest in peace icaio ... i personally haven't interacted much with him so apart from being present often in the discussions, events and hosting many giveaways i sadly cant tell much more about it.

4 weeks ago
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Steamgift won't be the same without him.

4 weeks ago
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Omg
icaio
Peace to you and those you knew
Thanks canis for the thoughtful update

4 weeks ago*
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sad news indeed. his passing will be missed by the SG community and all those he interacted frequently with.

4 weeks ago
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This is really sad news. :(
Rest in peace, Icaio.

4 weeks ago
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RIP icaio
Like many thought he was taking a break, this is the worst result :(

4 weeks ago
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RIP caio :(

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I hardly remember crossing words with him, but he was one of those guys that keep this place alive in many ways.
Rest in peace energetic man.

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