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Jon Comer

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Jon Comer
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1976-01-19)January 19, 1976
DiedDecember 5, 2019(2019-12-05) (aged 43)
Home townDallas, Texas
Sport
SportSkateboarding
Disabilitybelow knee amputation (right side)
Turned promid 90's[1]

Jon Comer (January 19, 1976 – December 5, 2019) was the first professional skateboarder with a prosthetic limb (due to an amputated lower leg) and was regarded as the godfather of adaptive skateboarding.[1] He was featured in the award-winning documentary Never Been Done. Jon earned the respect of skateboarding legends like Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Mike Vallely who admired Jon's success and determination. Comer last resided in Garland, Texas.

Comer died on December 5, 2019, aged 43.[2][3] The cause of death was not revealed.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bane, Colin (December 5, 2019). "Jon Comer, Pioneer of Adaptive Skateboarding, dies at age 43". www.xgames.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jon Comer R.I.P. 1976-2019". skateboarding.transworld.net. December 5, 2019. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Jon Comer Has Passed Away At 43 Years Old". theberrics.com. December 5, 2019. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Brown, Jerry (December 6, 2019). "Jon Comer death: Tributes pour in after pro skateboarder passes away". Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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