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."
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Vincent
I'm sure the whole surf community is just as shocked and depressed as I am. Andy was one of the best to ever live and will never be remembered as anything else. Nobody could backside barrel ride like him.
RIP Andy Irons
Randy
He is surfing the perfect wave now, although it is too bad we don't get to watch him any more...Peace to his family and loved ones...
max poser
Like max ****ing surfs give me a break. never has any photos of him ripping. just barely standing on dribble by the shore. just a poser with blond hair who appeals to all the midwestern dorks. talking like a surfer doesn't make you one.
volcom head!!!!
Tell me this is a joke wright?
mel
hi was an amazing surfer !!!!
RIP
lili
the island of Kaua'i is definitely morning... we will miss you! Aloha Oe
Ross
Kathie. Horrible.....dengue has two forms, one is like the flu. The other is fatal if untreated. RIP Andy Iron. One of the greatest ever in the water.
Kathie, your a horrible horrible person.
V
TRAGIC. SO YOUNG!!! MY hearfelt condolences to his family and friends.
123
Too bad, he was so young. RIP Cutie.
D
I didn't know who he was, but my sympathies with his wife. Sounds like he was a great guy. Too bad TMZ can't take some of these disgusting comments out when something like this happens.
Bob
Aloha and Condolences to All Friends of Andy Irons. He will be remembers as a Great Husband, Son, Brother, Good Friend, Acquaintance and Mentor. All will miss the LOVE that Andy showed to All. All Sympathy and Goodness goes to his Wife and Parents. Too many close friends to mention but All the Love and Goodness to His Wife, Bruce, Kai, Kala, Kamalei and the Many Close Friends.
God's Peace and Blessings to Andy...a Great Friend...Will be missed A lot.
Gary
What a sad day for the surfing world and the people of Hawaii. Aloha Andy you will be missed.
e33
why didn't he go to the hospital? Whatever mosquito fever people are talking about won't kill you in a day. People ignoring the signs...
Sad sad
Never heard of dengue fever. Terrible rip.
D
Comment to #43 D(myself) TMZ took out the disgusting comments. Thanks, TMZ.