Three-time surfing world champion Andy Irons died this morning at a hotel in Dallas ... TMZ has learned.
The 32-year-old was found by a hotel employee around 10:00 this morning.
According to reports, Irons had planned to travel back to his home in Hawaii -- but fell ill and that's why he booked his room in Dallas.
The local medical examiner tells us an official cause of death has not been determined.
The Irons family has released a statement saying, "[Andy] had reportedly been battling with dengue fever, a viral disease."
R.I.P.11/2/2010 7:21 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Surfing Legend Andy Irons -- Dead at 32
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according to wikipedia he died of dengue fever ( i know i spelled it wrong). which is usually caused be mosquito bites partically in the tropics. he was traveling back from puerto rico.
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Andy will be missed. Condolences to his brother Bruce and the family. Gone way too soon buddy.
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Andy was a mate and loved by all of us here on Kauai.
Damn! Just can't believe it. Most everyone, all the watermen, here knew him, and all of us surfed with him at one time or another. Was the most un-stuck up, friendly, person of fame you could imagine. Killed by a bloody mosquito, and not a wave.
All the best to the family, and all Kauai, and watermen all over the world, are in mourning with you.
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Reportedly was from Dengue Fever. RIP Brotha!
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"Think he might have dated Cameron Diaz...maybe he let his venereal disease go untreated...
Posted at 3:46 PM on Nov 2, 2010 by Kathie"
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Keep it classy Kathie
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NOOOOOOO!! Andy was such an amazing surfer, and an awesome guy... that is so sad.
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Hey 14, probably made by some low life who uses the f word and curses as natural speak.
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Here's a tip, I am a legitimate source. Drugs for sure. Not making heats? Too high. "Sick" in a hotel room too sick for a flight? High as a kite. I know his whole circle. He was on drugs. Investigate. If the cause of death is supposedly "sick", nope, it was an OD.
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