Skateboarding Pioneer Jay Adams Dies at 53

Jay Adams, who died of an apparent heart attack on Thursday, Aug. 14, was loved by many, including actor Emile Hirsch, who portrayed the original Z-Boys member in Lords Of Dogtown, and pro skater Tony Hawk. These stars and many more are celebrating 

How sad. The legendary skater, who was portrayed by Emile Hirsch in 'Lords of Dogtown,' died of a heart attack on Aug. 14, according to a new report. Jay Adams, who was reportedly vacationing with his wife in Mexico, died 

The “original seed” of skateboarding, concrete- and bowl-riding pioneer Jay Adams died of a heart attack late Thursday while on an extended surf trip in Mexico. TMZ reports that the Dogtown legend and Venice mainstay was 

Future skateboarding legend Jay Adams riding a clay wheeled Hobie skateboard barefoot as a young boy. Future skateboarding legend Jay Adams riding a clay wheeled Hobie skateboard barefoot as a young boy. (Kent Sherwood / Burning Flags Press).

RIP to the prototype. Skateboarding is so lucky that Jay Adams chose to be a part of shaping its chaos. Just look how fucking awesome this guy was! Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Screen Shot 2014-08-15 at 10.25.57 AM