The Ride Channel is reporting the sad news that pro skateboarder Dylan Rieder has died. He was only 28.

The news was first reported in a Tweet by A&R producer Dante Ross, who wrote, “Rest in Power Dylan Rieder gone way too soon a style master and really nice person. My deepest condolences to his close friends and family.”

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TransWorld SKATEboarding, a site that covers skateboarding news, videos, and athletes, also posted a photo remembering Rieder, with the caption, “It’s hard to believe even typing this—we lost one of the best to ever step on a skateboard today. Dylan Rieder, whose flawless style, explosive power, and epic video parts influenced an entire generation and beyond, passed away today. Rest in peace, Dylan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family in this unbelievably difficult time.” h/t heavy

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Rest In Power Dylan Rieder gone way too soon a style master and really nice person. My deepest condolences to his close friends and family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rieder’s family and friends at this difficult time.