Nicky Hayden dead: Brother confirms MotoGP legend has died aged 35 after bike crash

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NICKY HAYDEN has died at the age of 35 - five days after being knocked off his bike in eastern Italy.

The American collided with a car on the Rimini coastline in Italy while cycling last week.

He was taken into the intensive care unit of Cesena's Maurizio Bufalini Hospital and has had his family by his side for the last five days.

But the hospital today announced he’d lost the fight for his life.

A statement read: "The medical college has confirmed the death of the patient Nicholas Patrick Hayden, recovering from Wednesday May 17 in a hospital intensive care unit of Cesena Bufalini as a result of serious multiple injuries occurred on that date."

In a statement, Haydens brother, Tommy, paid tribute to the MotoGP legend.

On behalf of the whole Hayden family and Nickys fiance Jackie I would like to thank everyone for their messages of support it has been a great comfort to us all knowing that Nicky has touched so many peoples lives in such a positive way, Tommy Hayden said.

Although this is obviously a sad time, we would like everyone to remember Nicky at his happiest riding a motorcycle. He dreamed as a kid of being a pro rider and not only achieved that but also managed to reach the pinnacle of his chosen sport in becoming World Champion. We are all so proud of that.

Apart from these public memories, we will also have many great and happy memories of Nicky at home in Kentucky, in the heart of the family. We will all miss him terribly.

It is also important for us to thank all the hospital staff for their incredible support they have been very kind. With the further support of the authorities in the coming days we hope to have Nicky home soon.

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