The Brief Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was remembered as "truly one of a kind," by family and friends. Zavala became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, and died at the hospital. After riding Stardust Racers, Epic Universe's dual-launch coaster, Zavala became unresponsive and was taken to the hospital, where he died, Universal said. The Orange County Medical Examiner said in a statement that Zavala's cause of death was due to "multiple blunt force injuries." It was one of the most anticipated attractions at Epic Universe, which celebrated its grand opening in May 2025.