BMX bike legend Dave Mirra has died at the age of 41. Mirra once had the record for the most X Games medals. Dave was considered an icon in the BMX world and was also a skilled Sabaru Rally Team driver.
Dave was considered an icon in the BMX world and was also a skilled Sabaru Rally Team driver.
He also held the record for the most X-Games medals until 2013.
The 41 year old's body was found in his truck in Greenville, North Carolina Thursday with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. he had been in the area visiting with friends. Mirra leaves a wife and two kids.
Cops are investigating the death.
City of Greenville Mayor Allen Thomas said. "We mourn the loss today of a great friend and wonderful human being who touched the lives of so many around the world with his gift,"
"He called Greenville, North Carolina home and was as humble a guy talking with kids on a street corner about bikes as he was in his element on the world stage. A young life with so much to offer was taken too soon."
As well as sporting success, he also hosted two seasons of MTV’s Real World/ Road Rules Challenge and also featured in the Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX video games series.
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