Legendary American skateboarder Keith Hufnagel lost his battle with brain cancer, he was 46 years old. The New York native learned about the diagnosis more than two years ago, and succumbed to the insidious disease at the beginning of the week. Hufnagel was one of the most influential riders in the world in the 1990s and at the turn of the millennium.
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American skateboarder Keith Hufnagel – stock photo
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Hufnagel was one of the best street skateboarders of his time. He also founded the popular chain of skate shops and his own brand HUF Worldwide.
More than two years ago, he received a terrifying news, and doctors told him that he was suffering from brain cancer. On Thursday, the skatebard world learned that Hufnagel had lost his fight against the insidious disease. He was survived by his wife and two small children.
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“Keith loved skateboarding and everything around him. He did things his way and did them for the right reasons. He has inspired many of us around the world, “HUF Worldwide representatives said on social media on Thursday.
–“We are devastated by the news of Keith Hufnagel’s death. Its impact on skateboarding and its legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace, Keith, “the American Skateboard Association said sadly.
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