Muere Andy Irons. Rip Curl Pro Search 2010 @ Middles, Isabela, Puerto Rico Update

Andy Irons, surfer ranqueado número 16 en el mundo, muere aparentemente de dengue. Empezó a sentirse mal en Puerto Rico.  Se reporta que murió en un hotel en Dallas donde descansaba para luego abordar un avión hacia su hogar en Hawaii.Publish Post

Billabong Press Release:

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ANDY. WE LOVE YOU. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Official Statement: HONOLULU - (November 2, 2010) -- The worldPublish Post of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii's Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion. Irons, 32,withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with dengue fever, a viral disease. At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support,and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

It is with deep sadness that Billabong has learned of the news of Andy Irons’ passing. Andy was one of the greatest surfers of our time. More than that, he was a much loved son, a devoted husband and a soon-to-be father. The thoughts of all Billabong employees worldwide are with wife Lyndie and Andy’s family at this most devastating time.