UPDATE:

The Mirra family released the following statement:

"Dave's wife and family are shocked and saddened by the loss of such a remarkable person whom they loved so deeply. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers and for respecting their privacy through this difficult time.”

Dave Mirra was found dead yesterday at the age of 41.Mirra was found in his truck in Greenville, North Carolina, on Thursday afternoon with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Greenville Police Department is investigating the death.“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,” said City of Greenville Mayor Allen Thomas.Dave Mirra is well known in the gaming industry for his series of BMX games. He was also a legendary BMX athlete, having won 24 medals, including 14 gold, at the X Games.Everyone here at IGN would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Dave's wife, Lauren, and his two daughters, Mackenzie and Madison.In the UK, you can contact the Samaritans by phone on 116 123. The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, Lifeline is on 13 11 14.

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