Van Wastell Dead at Age 24 (Video)
Skateboarder Van Wastell died on September 5th after falling from a hotel window in Berlin, Germany.
The 24-year-old skateboarder sponsored by Krooked, Vans, Independent, Spitfire, Matix and IG Boardshop, was just days away from turning pro. According to reports Wastell was traveling with the Vans team. Although details are sketchy, Matix Clothing received a call from DLX’s Jim Theibaud:
There are some things in life you can never prepare for. I received a call from DLX’s Jim Thiebaud yesterday, his voice calm but unsteady. What he went on to tell me was seemingly unbelievable. On Friday Sept. 5th, Van Wastell fell from a Berlin hotel window to his death. This is devastating news for all of us here at Matix, as Van was our friend, our team rider and a close homie of mine. I don’t know what else to say other than we will miss the f*** out Van, he will continue his journey in mind and spirit. Our hearts goes out to the Wastell family during this time of confusion and sadness. WE ALREADY MISS YOU MUCH VAN…
From DLX’s homepage:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
View Van Wastell skateboarding video below.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLu2mEYovKM[/youtube]
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This is such a tragedy in the Newbury Park world yet again another young life taken without notice. This was a great man with so much talent and so much drive I didn’t think that anything could stop him. Watched him from Kindergarten on up and he was the reason my passion for skateboarding bloomed at a young age. VAN you were my skate hero, if you knew it or not, and you will be for the rest of time. Much love and RIP…you deserve it.
MAY U REST IN PEACE, VAN
Mann.. I just saw Van 2 weeks ago and kicked it with him talking about his board that was coming out.. I’m really gonna miss you man RIP
damn dog, what’s with skaters dying? first Shane Cross, now Van Wastell? damnn. R.I.P. bro.
R.I.P. Van! My deepest sympathy goes out to his friends and family. It is very unfortunate, not just in the skateworld but for any walk of life. He lived a good life and was a shining example of happiness, we all die but so few of us live the way Van did.
He was a underground skater that most people didn’t know about him, and we are going to miss him dearly.
im gona miss u man, rest in peace
van had one of the most natural styles in skateboarding I always got hyped watching his footage my heart goes out to his family,friends,and anyone who loves skateboarding skate in peace van
Rest In Peace Van
Our hearts and prayers goes out to you and your family and friends.
peace and much much love from Singapore sk8 scene
Van you were a great inspiration and a a person worth looking up to.My deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Van.Gonna miss you bro.Rest in peace.
I know You’re still pushing up there with the rest of the crew (Keanan,Harold,Shane and all the rest)
don’t worry van, all of us will be there too, but not yet… not yet.
i followed in vans footsteps now what will i do???????????????????????????? RIP Van
gonna miss you Van.
He was cool on all those videos but I can’t believe that he died and he showed everybody a good inspiration . R.I.P He was so cool
Skate in Peace Van, from all of us here at Matix
Vasn, i never got a chance to meet you but your sister taught me at school. she would always talk about you. your an amazing skateboarder and a very strong influence on me. you will always be my hero.