• Action sports star and Hoonigan founder Ken Block died at the age of 55 in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on Monday, Hoonigan Industries confirmed on its social media pages.
• Block was known for his career as a professional rally driver, winning five X Games medals in RallyCross, and for his revolutionary approach to action sports marketing and filmmaking, including his success on YouTube.
• “It’s with deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” the company said in a statement. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”

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