Here are the most recent deaths in the national news, as reviewed and fact-checked by the Legacy.com news team in the third week of January 2025. Death News from January …
Surfers and Surfing
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Hynson helped define the California surf scene and revolutionized board design.
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The renowned “sidewalk surfer” was the first female skateboarder to go pro.
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He appeared on TV in episodes of “Hawaii Five-0” and “Lost.”
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He was known for his dramatic GoPro footage of riding the waves.
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He won gold at the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships.
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MacPherson continued surfing regularly for decades, even into her 80s.
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The Ventures are known for their version of “Hawaii Five-O.”
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His invention made it easy for beginners to ride the waves.
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First Hawaii native to win surfing world championship and four-time Triple Crown of Surfing champion.
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