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Mirra, 41, was
found dead in a truck in Greenville, North Carolina where he
lived at about 4 p.m., the Greenville Police Department said in
a statement.
"We mourn the loss today of a great friend and wonderful human
being who touched the lives of so many around the world with his
gift," Greenville Mayor Allen Thomas said in the statement.
Mirra, a BMX biking pioneer, won 14 gold, six silver and four
bronze medals in ESPN's X Games from 1995 to 2009. His 24 medals
tie him for the second most of all time, according to the
network.
"Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend. Thank you
for the memories ... we are heartbroken," professional
skateboarder Tony Hawk posted to Twitter on Thursday evening.
The husband and father of two daughters also competed in Rally
Car racing and triathlons and was a host of MTV's "Real
World/Road Rules Challenge," according to ESPN.
(Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee; Editing by Stephen
Coates)
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