It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of three-time world surfing champion, Andy Irons. While the details are still hazy, the The 32 year-old surfer was found dead today in a Dallas hotel room. Andy was returning back to Kauai from the Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico.

While many are speculating that Andy Irons was suffering from Dengue fever, the Dallas medical examiner states that an official cause of Andy Irons’ death has not been determined.

Our condolences go out to Andy’s brother, Bruce, his wife, Lyndie, the rest of the Irons family as well as the Kauai surfing community.