Dylan Rieder, the “cool dude” whose passion for for skateboarding was legendary, passed away on Wednesday due to complications from leukemia, according to the skateboarding news outlet The Ride Channel. He was only 28 years old.
Rieder grew up in Westminster, California, USA, where he cultivated his love for skateboarding. During his teens, he was known for his superb stunts and even partnered with brands such as Quicksilver, Birdhouse and Osiris. To showcase his talents, he posted videos of his sporty antics and influenced younger skateboarders to follow his footsteps.
Aside from skateboarding, Rieder also discovered his destiny for modelling. In fact, he starred in a campaign for fashion brand DKNY alongside models Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevigne in 2014.
Social networking site Twitter created an “In Memoriam” page for the deceased skateboarding legend, and several celebrities and skateboarding royalties posted their heartfelt tributes to him.
One of them was English singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, who shared a portrait of him and Rieder on his Twitter account. “Dylan Rieder. One of the most talented and brave men. I feel blessed to have known you,” he said. Gianna Francesca Catolico
Dylan Rieder. One of the most talent & brave men. I feel blessed to have known you. Rest In Peace Dylan. My love & condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/myDawH8P74
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) October 12, 2016
My heart just sank when I read Dylan Rieder has passed away. He had the most style on a board. I would watch his video parts on repeat. RIP
— Alex (@skatetochurch) October 12, 2016
I'm numb. This just can't be. Dylan had beyond a shadow of a doubt the best style on a skateboard I've ever seen. #ripdylan https://t.co/l2U3Ojfwlo
— Brandon Graham (@Brando_Graham) October 12, 2016
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