Dave Mirra, former MTV host and pro-BMX legend, was found dead on Thursday at the age of 41, according to TMZ. The death has been called a suicide by local police.
Mirra's body was discovered in his truck in Greenville, N.C., at approximately 4 p.m. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Greenville Police Department's Facebook post.
"At approximately 4pm today, Greenville Police responded to the 200 block of Pinewood Road for an apparent suicide," the statement reads. "Upon arrival, officers discovered Dave Mirra, 41, of Greenville, sitting in a truck with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had been visiting friends in the area a short time before the incident."
Mirra was a legend in the pro-BMX world and had a record-breaking 24 X Games medals under his belt and appeared in several BMX video games. He also hosted two seasons of the MTV reality show "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" between 2004 and 2005, according to MTV.
"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," said City of Greenville Mayor Allen Thomas. "He called Greenville, N.C. 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."
"Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend," tweeted skateboarder Tony Hawk. "Thank you for the memories... we are heartbroken."
Hours before his death, Mirra took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself and his wife, Lauren Blackwell, captioned, "My rock! Thank God."
Mirra is survived by his wife and two children.
Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend. Thank you for the memories... we are heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/RHpTe7Qzwi — Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) February 5, 2016
