
Very sad news coming from the BMX and associated extreme sports community today, with word emerging that Dave Mirra, legendary BMX rider and one of the all-time great X-Games competitors, has passed away. He was just 41 years old.
Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend. Thank you for the memories… we are heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/RHpTe7Qzwi
— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) February 5, 2016
Dave Mirra’s 14 gold medals are tied for the second most in X Games history. pic.twitter.com/Gyqm0QbBgh
— X Games (@XGames) February 5, 2016
I’m in complete shock. Angry, heart broken and just sad at the passing of my friend Dave. Heart broken 4 his daughters and wife. #DaveMirra
— Carey Hart (@hartluck) February 5, 2016
Shell shocked. In tears. Confused. I can’t believe this. My heart dies for his family. #davemirra
— Sal Masekela (@SalMasekela) February 5, 2016
Wow… A legend and friend is gone just like that. I don’t even know what to think. His family… Man… #RIP @davemirra
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) February 5, 2016
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