Dear sponger friends,
It is with great sadness our friend and former professional Bodyboarder Tyson Williams has sadly passed away.
Tyson has been battling crippling depression for a long time,
In typical Tyson style he tried everything to manage his disease, seeking different forms of therapy, medication & spiritual exploration but sadly his battle was too great.
Tyson lived a fruitful life on the world tour for many years and travelled the globe competing and surfing some of the most incredible waves on the planet. Tyson was a very successful Bodyboarder and a marketing icon for brands such as RipCurl, Milo, Morey and Manta Bodyboards plus more. Tyson left a positive impact on the sport and his friends all across the world. He will be remembered as a “down to earth”, friendly, humble guy who ripped and charged harder than most on any surf craft – A true waterman.
Our thoughts are with Tyson’s family and friends in these tough times…. RIP Tyson…
Here are a few pics of Tyson to reflect on… Tyson was ripping and charging on all craft until the end and was a beacon of light and inspiration to others.
(Images courtesy of Ian Stewart)
Rest in peace brother…. Love is eternal. Thank you for all that you contributed to life and to the bodyboarding community. We will all miss you.