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Skateboarding legend Keith Hufnagel dead at 46

By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Keith Hufnagel, an influential skateboarder who founded the skate and streetwear brand Huf Worldwide, died from brain cancer earlier this week, his company said. He was 46.

“Keith loved skateboarding and the culture around it,” Huf Worldwide said in a statement on its Instagram account Thursday. “He did things his way and did them for the right reasons. He inspired so many of us across the globe.

“But above anything else, Keith loved and supported the people around him. He would do anything for his friends, family and children. He passionately wanted to see others succeed. And we all loved him for it.”

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We are absolutely heartbroken to deliver the news today that HUF founder Keith Hufnagel has passed away. Keith battled brain cancer for the past 2.5 years. And though he beat the odds and fought back much longer than his diagnosis permitted, he ultimately and unfortunately lost the fight.  Keith was not only the ‘HUF’nagel in HUF. He was the heart and soul of this brand. He built and brought together a community of people like no one else could. Keith paved the way for all of us – as a respected professional skateboarder, shop owner, brand founder, footwear and apparel designer, creative director, and industry leader. He showed us how to do it, and how do it right. Keith loved skateboarding and the culture around it. He did things his way and did them for the right reasons. He inspired so many of us across the globe.  But above anything else, Keith loved and supported the people around him. He would do anything for his friends, family and children. He passionately wanted to see others succeed. And we all loved him for it. Keith’s legacy will continue to live on at HUF. Today, tomorrow and forever.  Rest in peace, Keith.

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Hufnagel was born Jan. 21, 1974. He was originally based in New York City but moved to the San Francisco area in 1992. He is survived by his wife and children, according to TMZ.

In a statement, USA Skateboarding said the organization was “devastated to hear that Keith Hufnagel has passed away."

“His impact on skateboarding, both on his board and off it as a designer, brand owner/founder and friend will live forever,” USA Skateboarding said. “Rest in peace, Keith.”

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