Andy Irons passes away

My god... this is so sad... That guy was an absolute legend, and the only dude to ever have Kelly Slater's number in competitions...
And he died of Dengue Fever? Why the hell didn't he go straight to the hospital as soon as he made it to Dallas!
 
wow that was so unexpected. when i saw this i hoped it was a sick joke. one of the best of all time, hes got the best swells ever to surf now. RIP
 
THIS SUCKS. He was definitely one of the best surfers out there, legendary. RIP Andy, you will be missed by the whole surfing community
 
dengue fever seems like an easily preventable death. anybody who told him to fly home should be punished, flying high altitude + dengue fever = high blood pressure = death
 
Contracted Dengue Fever in either Portugal or Puerto Rico.
Flew from Puerto Rico to Dallas en route to Kauaii.
Was deemed too sick to fly in Dallas, so he missed his connection flight to Hawaii.
checked into a hotel room.
was found dead today in his room...

So sad.
 
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RIP He was such an amazing surfer.

At least it wasn't suicide as first suspected, thoughts go out to his wife and soon to come baby.
 
Wow, i have never followed surfing, but have always thought it would be the most amazing sport out there. That video "Andy Iron-Why I Surf" inspired me to try surfing the next time i get the opportunity. Andy seemed like a great man, RIP.
And yes, that was rip in peace.
 
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