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Dave Mirra‘s family has released a statement following his shocking death by apparent suicide on Thursday (February 4).

“Dave‘s wife and family are shocked and saddened by the loss of such a remarkable person whom they loved so deeply,” the late BMX star’s agent and friend Steve Astephen said on behalf of the family. “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers and for respecting their privacy through this difficult time.”

Dave, who at one point held the record for most X Games medals, is survived by his wife Lauren Mirra and their two children.

Carey Hart is reacting to the death of Dave Mirra, who passed away on Thursday (February 4) after an apparent suicide.

The 40-year-old athlete took to his Twitter to express his heartbreak after the loss of his friend.

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“I’m in complete shock. Angry, heart broken and just sad at the passing of my friend Dave. Heart broken 4 his daughters and wife. #DaveMirra,” he wrote.

The pair both competed as professional BMX bikers in major competitions like the X Games, where Dave held the record for the most medals at one point.

Dave Mirra, a former BMX star, has been found dead of an apparent suicide at age 41.

The legendary bike rider was found in his truck at approximately 4pm on Thursday (February 4) in Greenville, N.C. with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to TMZ.

Dave hosted two seasons of MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge and at one time held the record for the most X Games medals.

“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. He called Greenville, North Carolina home and was as humble a guy talking with kids on a street corner about bikes as he was in his element on the world stage. A young life with so much to offer was taken too soon,” the Greenville mayor Allen Thomas said in a statement.

Dave is survived by his wife Lauren and their two children. We send our thoughts and condolences to all of his loved ones during this difficult time.