Dave mirra suicide reason

BMX legend Dave Mirra — who committed suicide in February this year — suffered from chronic brain damage before his death. A neuropathologist from the University of Toronto has confirmed that the action sports athlete suffered from a type of brain damage that regularly shows up in American football players. Dave is the first athlete of his kind to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can lead to dementia, memory loss and depression, reports ESPN.

The news comes a couple of months after the sports star took his own life at the age of And then it quickly started to get worse," said Dave's widow Lauren as she spoke to the magazine for an upcoming issue. Left devastated and shocked by his passing, giants of the extreme sports world sent tributes pouring in. Carey Hart, husband of singer Pink, was one of the first to share his grief: "I'm in complete shock.

Dave mirra suicide reason: Dave Mirra, a star BMX

Angry, heart broken and just sad at the passing of my friend Dave. Heart broken 4 his daughters and wife. Skateboard legend Tony Hawk also paid a fitting tribute to his friend: "Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend. Thank you for the memories