Andy Irons R.I.P.Yesterday the internet ran abuzz with the shocking, untimely death of 3x ASP World Champion, Andy Irons. Only 32 years old, AI was a fierce competitor, one of Kelly Slater’s toughest rivals and the only surfer to win at every ASP tour stop. His fellow tour mates reacted to his passing; here are their comments…
-Danny Spyra

Kelly Slater – “Andy was an absolutely gifted individual. I’m lucky to have known him and had the times we had together. I feel blessed that we worked through the differences we had and I was able to learn what I’m made of because of Andy. We enjoyed many quiet times together with our girls in the last year and I got to know a happy, funny, innocent kid who was happy to live every second with the people he loved. I’m so sad. My thoughts are with Bruce and Lyndie and their parents and all of his many friends around the world. It’s a huge and far too premature loss for all of us. He was the most intense competitor I’ve ever known and one of the most sensitive people. He had so much life left in him and it hurts to think about. We look forward to his memory living on with our memories of him and his child on the way. There are a lot of uncles awaiting his arrival. I really miss Andy. He had a really good heart.”

Mick Fanning - “Yesterday I lost not only a competitor, friend but most importantly a brother. Andy Irons you will be in my heart for eternity! R.I.P AI”

Jordy Smith – “RIP Andy…..Mahalo for your inspiration, sportmanship and friendship..both in and out of the water….Gonna miss you in the line up bru.

Sunny Garcia – “My friend was a great Brother, Son, Husband, Friend and one fucking great surfer and for anyone to try and say anything bad about him would be just down right disrespectful we love you Andy and you will always be our Champion!!!!!!!!!! RIP buddy we will meet again”

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