Josh Neuman was a YouTube star and content creator known for his videos in which he skateboarded perilous routes in beautiful locales across the world.
- Died: February 4, 2022 (Who else died on February 4?)
- Details of death: Died in Iceland in a small plane crash at the age of 22.
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Daredevil feats
Neuman began making skating videos when he was just 12 years old, and his YouTube channel became increasingly popular as his feats became more incredible. From early videos on a quiet neighborhood street, he expanded to making runs in locations including the French Alps and the Italian Dolomites, along hairpin curves in Norway and next to traffic in Laguna Beach, California. Millions watched his successful runs as well as the crashes and bails he posted. Neuman founded NeuVision Skate Co., selling versions of the longboard he preferred to ride, as well as a clothing line with all profits donated to building wells to provide clean water to people in need. He was one of four people who died when a sightseeing plane crashed in Iceland.
Notable quote
“When I decided to launch my own clothing brand, I wanted to build it on the principles that I live by – pursuing passion, escaping the comfort zone, and making a positive impact on the world. I knew there was no better way to do this than to donate 100% of the profits from the initial launch.” —from a 2021 post to Neuman’s blog
Tributes to Josh Neuman
Full obituary: The Washington Post
