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Tributes Pour In From Friends, Sporting Heroes and More As BMX Legend Dave Mirra Passes Away

Danny Way, Tony Hawk, Cedric Gracia and more pay tribute to the icon...

The tragic news that BMX icon Dave Mirra has passed away has spread through the internet this morning.

Dave’s impact on the sport was so great that not only was he one of the most respected riders in recent memory, he was a household name.

Whether it was through his famous video game or the catalogue of tricks he had in his pocket, Dave was always on hand to inspire, and in that respect, nothing has changed.

The tributes have been pouring in online since the devastating story broke. Here are just some of the touching messages from the action sports community and beyond:

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

I'd risk the fall ,just to know how it feels to fly #RIPDaveMirra legends never die !!!

— Dan Lacey (@Laceyskate1988) February 5, 2016

Dave Mirra
• 19 X Games appearances
• 24 total medals
• 14 gold medals
• 6 silver medals
• 4 bronze medals pic.twitter.com/SGqDuYrra5

— X Games (@XGames) February 5, 2016

I feel sick. I'm mourning Dave Mirra.

— Sebastian Keep (@sebastiankeep) February 5, 2016

Gone but never forgotten. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones RIP @davemirra… https://t.co/Ovh2TAu8A6

— Garrett Reynolds (@thrashtheshred) February 5, 2016

Seriously such a shock and sad news, my child hood hero… RIP Dave Mirra it was an Honor to get… https://t.co/AYhisMgcZ5

— Pat Casey (@PatcaseyBMX) 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

Dave Mirra was a true sportsman. He inspired so many people and changed the game in action… https://t.co/bSkYw1Nv76

— Chas Guldemond (@ChasGuldemond) February 5, 2016

Bummed. #Repost @ridebmx
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No video footage will give justice to what Dave Mirra contributed… https://t.co/6620vc1Zgm

— aaron ross (@theaaronross) February 5, 2016

Celebrate the life of a genius! BMX Legend!!!!!! #RIPDaveMirra https://t.co/RWlyfTE9z2

— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) February 5, 2016

This guy made me want to ride half pipe on a bike. RIP Dave Mirra. You left a mark on me. MK. pic.twitter.com/zmnpIrIAOE

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) February 5, 2016

RIP. Legend. #davemirra https://t.co/rkcUK8IZi6

— Chad Kerley (@Chadkerley) February 5, 2016

I always looked up to Dave mirra as a child, breaking bones to try the things he did on a bike he made me want to be a pro bmx rider.. #rip

— Greg Bretz (@gregbretzz) February 5, 2016

RIP Dave Mirra. You're a legend man. Shred in peace..

— Tom Wallisch (@TWallisch) February 5, 2016

Waking up and seen this news I can t even understand if it's real or I am having a bad dream ! We already lost this…

Posted by Cedric Gracia on Thursday, February 4, 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

Rest in Peace Dave Mirra. Thank you for pushing the boundaries of what was possible. You are a legend.

— Brian Kachinsky (@bkachinsky) February 5, 2016

It's surreal that @davemirra would leave us this early ! Dave was a an amazing mentor he was a… https://t.co/JSaftRvHE7

— Danny way (@dannyway) February 5, 2016

At a loss for words right now. RIP to one of the greatest there ever was, Dave Mirra. https://t.co/TYbF3hDE00

— Ride BMX Magazine (@RIDEBMX) February 5, 2016

RIP Dave Mirra, thanks for always beating me in 14-15 expert flatland and never letting me forget about it.

— Brian Tunney (@briantunney) February 5, 2016

BMX lost a legend today. RIP Dave Mirra. Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.

— adam lz (@Adam_LZ) February 5, 2016

Another great lost too soon! Dave Mirra was such a big influence for me growing up, absolutely heart broken.

— Greg Williamson (@greg_williamson) February 5, 2016

Our deepest condolences go out to the Mirra family. You will be missed @davemirra Rest in peace.… https://t.co/AR9UtXwcmC

— Fox Head Inc. (@foxheadinc) February 5, 2016

Not much to say. RIP legend. https://t.co/wOZh0joNcg

— Rémy Métailler (@remymetailler) February 5, 2016

So sad to hear about the loss of Dave Mirra. @davemirra such a huge part of action sports for so long #❤️

— Elena Hight (@Elenahight) February 5, 2016

RIP Mirra

— BSD BMX (@bsdforever) February 5, 2016

Childhood idol and truly larger than life. Dug this game up and gonna be playing aimlessly… https://t.co/SSQzjXurKI

— Cameron Zink (@CamZink) February 5, 2016

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