Andy Irons // Teahupo'o // Photo: Flindt
SURFING has confirmed that Andy Irons has passed away, reportedly of Dengue Fever after withdrawing from The Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico. After leaving the event in Puerto Rico with a serious fever, Irons was told he was too sick to board his connecting flight in Dallas and got a hotel room. He was found dead in his hotel room this morning. Our hearts go out to the Irons family. We’ll miss you Andy.
Details to come.
Andy Irons // Snapper Rocks // Photo: Sherm
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I am in total shock…I am speechless. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
rest in peace Andy!!!!!!
My Heart goes out to the entire Irons family. Very sorry for your loss. Andy was one of the best surfers in the world. God bless you all in this trying time.
My prayers go out to the Irons Family. You’ll be missed A.I.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Irons family. My heart goes out to his wife.
RIP ANDY IRONS, hopefully you are catching some killer swell in heaven
DENGUE – FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Rest in peace Andy, you were an Icon to the Surfing and you are a legend. The sport surfing has a lot to thank you for everything you´ve done. We here in Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) still don´t believe it. Aloha to the Irons family, let´s keep the faith and pray for Andy.
Total shock!. The surfing world will miss you. Thanks for all the memories. You will be missed…. God bless your family.
We are sorry!!! And dont want to believe this….
Guatemala Surfers!!
No words to say how devastating this is- my thoughts are with his family and to all of us left behind-the surfing community and those who truly knew him-
Andy!!! You are the best!!
Fucking dengue, evil disease!!
God help the irons family!
¡¿¿ Increíble !! Que tristeza !! Mis condolencias para la Familia…Desde Argentina mi recuerdo mas grato…
I will always remember you Brah. Today is my Birthday!
Much Aloha to your Ohana.
hasta luego andy R.I.P
My sincere condolences to the Irons family. Andy Irons will be allways may main inspiration in surf.
This news hits me like a brick! Total shock. I followed him so close that I felt like I knew him. Condolences to his family.. RIP brah.
RIP Andy!
que descanses en paz hermano del mar!!! bendiciones a tus seres queridos!!!!!!
Shocking.
Imagen how tough this kid was how many poundings how many long hold downs.
Then suddenly, just suddenly gone.
Life is sooo fagle deepest condolences for the Irons family!
We will all miss Andy sturring it up!
Rest in Peace Andy.
que viva andy por siempre, long live andy forever!!!!
RIP Andy.news of your death gave me goose bumps. You lived a life many of us only dream about. God be with your family
I am shocked by this news as I know the surfing world will be. Andy was a friend to everyone. Can we go on without him. The invincibility mindset can slam us blindside, and a fever that lasts more than two days can become deadly. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Our wishes and prays ARE for Andy Irons be with God peacefully.Sad Day. RIP
SO SO SAD! My prayers go out to his wife and family. Our tribe has lost a noble warrior.
So sad to hear this… RIP Andy!…
Bro,
the tahitians are sad today, Tahiti is sad today, all off polynesia is sad today, and teahupo’o is mourning with us now.
RIP our brother
RIP to a ripper. A great competitor & surfer and even a greater person. God Bless to his family.
Words can not even begin to express our sorrow upon hearing about the loss of Andy Irons. Hold tight to his memory for comfort lean on your friends and loved ones for support and remember that we love and care for you. Lyndie and his family are in our prayers.
With Love, sympathy and condolences,
The VonZipper Family
Totally hard to accept. Rest in peace, Andy.
I don’t understand why he was all alone!? Where were his friends? His manager at least? Dude should have been in a hospital, not a hotel room by himself.
Damn, such a tragedy.
R.I.P andy, you will forever be remembered, and greatly missed.
my heart goes out to you family and friends :’(
Jesus Christ, i still can’t believe! Let’s pray for God to give strenght and light for his family & friends.
Rest In Peace Champion!
Andy was a key figure in the whole of surfing.He was the reef to the wave,like a vital element to the sea,andy had true love for the sport and everything it stands for! andy you will surf forever.
see ya on the other side broh!
Is there going to be an autopsy report? Did he have medication in his system?
Heart breaking news. My favorite surfer of all time. The most exciting surfer I have ever seen. They say the good die young… My sincere condolences to Lyndie and child, Bruce, and the entire Irons family. Aloha Andy.
Mis respetos para ti y mucha fortaleza a tú familia…Rest in peace Andy….
I am so sorry my prayers are with you.
mario maggio
Sad day for surfers everywhere. Shred in peace Mr. Irons. Thanks for helping me to love the sport!
IM SO BLOWEN AWAY he was a true legend second best surfer ever to walk this earth after kelly now he is the best surfer in heaven love and best wishes to the family and friends love from chris and family in new zealand
COMPLETELY DEVASTATED ABOUT THIS…EVERY SINGLE SURFER ON EARTH WILL DEEPLY MISS ANDY, LEGENDS NEVER DIE…FOREVER AND EVER IN OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTS. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH ANDY IRONS…
The man upstairs must be in need of surf lessons… he called on the best.
you will be missed andy, you are an absolute inspiration.
If Andy was too sick to compete and was told by the hospital in PR to stay, where the F@#* was Billabong to take care of their favorite son and make sure he got the medical attention he deserved and made it home safely. Andy would still be alive if someone would have taken control of the situation and made sure he got the medical attention he deserved… MAKES ME SICK!!!!
My heart goes out to the entire family.Please take care and know you are in our prayers! God Bless.
LOVE,
THE SMITHS
Andy- You’ve inspired us all
May God bless You and Your Family-we’re praying
It can be over so quickly for any of us.Love those around you,help those in need around you each day.Hold your kids and family tighter and look them in the eye and tell them you love them and care.Feel so heartbroken their newborn will never know their father,but I know we are grateful for the gift that was inside Andy that he shared on the worlds stage for all of us to see,and that gift will also be missed.To the family and friends,and fans we all must face this day someday and remember Jesus is just a prayer away.God Bless you all
regardless of the circumstances, we all wish he wasn’t gone. Many prayers to the Irons family. R.I.P Andy. You will be missed.
Surfers in El Salvador are in shock, one of the best surfer of all time is gone.
Go in peace Andy….
And he was on his way back to the top, with a baby on the way. A year ago, did he ever dream that a year from then he’d be dead? In Dallas of all places?
Friends, we’re poised on the edge of eternity at every moment. Let’s hope he was prepared. Let his death not be in vain. Let it spur us to prepare ourselves, for any of us could pass into eternity at any moment. We hang onto this life by a thread. Prepare. Listen:
http://www.audiosancto.org/sermon/20070312-Mission-On-Death.html