Rally & YouTube Legend Ken Block Dies Aged 55

American motorsports and Youtube Icon Ken Block has sadly died at the age of 55.
Ken began his career as a competitive rally driver in series such as Rally America and Global Rallycross. He later went on to become one of the early YouTube pioneers and earned wide renown for his ‘Gymkhana’ series and helped co-found the skate-wear clothing brand DC Shoes.
According to reports, Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident and was pronounced dead on the scene.
His brand ‘Hoonigan’ released a statement saying: “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed”
Our thoughts are with the Block family at this time.
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[Mr.Gator]

Damn bro 2023 is already bad and we're only three days in

[villainousTCG]

R.I.P. To this absolute legend. But side note, why the hell do famous people and snow absolutely do not mix?

[cyberrunners]

He was family man he brought a smile to everyone who watched him

[efg]

I loved to watch his vids they where so fun rip ken fly high 🕊️🕊️

[coopersharp]

Although I never knew him personally, it feels as though I have lost family. Really heartbreaking to hear that. 😔

[rewex.]

Drifting in london is one of the coolest videos on yt

[leotaylor]

the hooligan will never be the same again

[tzb.]

Waiting at the finish line with Paul, He died doing what he loved he lived life on the edge he died with a smile on his face doing what he loved may the legendary king of cars R.I.P

[Zeijinn]

R.I.P Ken block u will be missed very much..my condolences go out the family...2023 is already heading off to a bad start..

[thturblag]

Hoon responsibly, but don't make that limit the memories you make.

[yese]

Bro the 2020s have had a terrible first half already. 2020 Covid causes mass lockdowns
2021 second lockdown takes place 2022 Russia vs Ukraine begins and now 2023 legendary Ken Block dies. Rest In Peace Ken Block. I hope you have legendary rally battles up high in the afterlife

[theorutherford]

At least he is being memorialised in a yt short

[stevengrimshaw]

R I P Ken Block but please report his history correctly he was a skateboarder motocross and snowboarder amongst other sports.