It’s the fans who make a sport, and the passing of one is never easy. The Anaheim Ducks organization and their fans are heartbroken over the unexpected loss of their colleague and friend, Camille Maciel, who fought bravely against leukemia. She was a valued member of the Ducks, Angels, and LA Galaxy teams, where her amazing work ethic, passion, and love for sports always stood out. Her unexpected passing has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone in the community.

The Ducks organization shared the tragic news on their official X profile, expressing tremendous sadness and highlighting the lasting impact Camille made, stating, “We’re grateful for the time we had with Camille and the lasting impact she made on all of us. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.”

Throughout her career, it was clear to everyone just how dedicated and passionate she was about sports, both in her personal and professional life in event management and marketing within the sports and entertainment industries. Before the tragic news broke, she was working as the Game Presentation and Events Manager for the Los Angeles Angels and also took on the role of Stage Manager for the LA Galaxy. She also used to work as a Fan Development Marketing Coordinator and Street Team Lead for the Anaheim Ducks.

She also worked as a Sports Scout at Perfect Game USA, helped with game day presentations for the Los Angeles Chargers, and took part in big events like the NHL All-Star Weekend and Super Bowl LVI, highlighting her unwavering commitment and zeal.

The organization and its fans are coming together in sadness, remembering a colleague who was not just a dedicated professional but also a friend whose spirit really made a difference in many lives.

A sad day for the Anaheim Ducks and their fans

Fans on social media have come together to express their sadness after Camille Maciel’s passing. It shows just how much she meant to people—not just as a dedicated professional, but as a truly kind and inspiring person.

One comment highlighted a chance encounter that underscored Camille’s pure love for the game, recalling, “In a crowd of over 17k people, I happened to run into Camille at the home opener. She was there as a fan. She had the biggest smile on her face, like she always did. It was so good to see her. Life can be so unfair. Rest easy sweet girl.”

This personal story goes beyond her profession, showing her real love as a fan and how her cheerful attitude left a mark, even in a quick, unexpected moment. It makes her loss feel more personal to the community she belonged to. A fellow professional in the industry shared a heartfelt tribute about Camille, highlighting her important role as a mentor and trailblazer, writing, “I’m actually so devastated by this. such an honor to share an infield with you the epitome of what it means to be a woman in sports. sending so many prayers to your family sweet girl.”

Simple and heartfelt messages of sadness really show the emptiness she created, like one person saying, “We’ll miss you so much Camille!” Someone else chimed in with a story that really showed her desire to inspire the next generation, saying, “Oh my gosh…. When I was in college, I reached out to Camille to speak to our PR club about her journey in sports… she was so sweet and inspiring… so so sorry.”

Finally, the reach of her influence across the Southern California sports landscape is acknowledged in a message that extends, “Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the Ducks, Angels, and Galaxy family.” Maciel’s legacy brings joy, inspiration, and a strong dedication that really resonated with fans and colleagues. She will be profoundly missed, but the countless lives she enriched ensure her spirit will forever remain a part of the sports community she loved so dearly.