Jay Adams, known for pioneering the sport of skateboarding, died Thursday of a heart attack.
Longtime friend and fellow skater Stacy Peralta broke the news via Instagram.
As one of the original Z-Boys, Adams is considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.
Members of the skateboarding community are grateful for the impact he had on the sport.
It's a sad day for skaters everywhere. A legend and pioneer is gone. #RIPJayAdams
To the man, the myth, the legend #RIPJayAdams may you be skating the empty swimming pools in Heaven.