Sarah Burke, famed skier and six-time X Games gold medalist, passed away Thursday due to injuries sustained during a skiing accident.
Her obituary states that she was the first female freeskier and that she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games to include females on equal footing in freeskiing events.
The outpouring of support on Twitter has been tremendous with people remembering her life and accomplishments.
@dtr45
Tony CaferroSarah Burke’s death should remind us that following your dream doesn’t guarantee that you’ll live to see it. Live every day like your last.
1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@ADunn614
Adrian McGeeR.I.P. Sarah Burke. The best woman skier of the X-Games who died yesterday. Only 29 years old 3 minutes ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto
@redwolf698
redwolf698God Speed Sarah Burke. You taught us all how to be a champion… Now you get to ski with the God of powder, trees, and bowls. 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@XGames
X GamesForever in our hearts, Sarah Burke. She has & will continue to inspire us & so many others http://t.co/GtkemEEc 14 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@espnW
espnWSarah Burke was a wonderful, spirited person,loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our prayers go out to her entire family. 15 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@FamousKittie
Kristina DavisTribute coming together very well – tonight we board & ski for @sarah_j_burke #RIP we will do one last run in Ur memory @mthigh #RIP Prayers 1 minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto
Shiv PatelGonna dedicate one run tommorow for sarah burke 3 minutes ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto
@ExtremePitaCEO
Alex RechichiWe lost an amazing athlete this week. Extreme Pita would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Sarah Burke. RIP. 47 seconds ago via Facebook · powered by @socialditto
For those who wish to donate to the family to pay for the hospital costs, you can donate here.
Be sure to also sign Burke’s memorial guestbook at FamousDead.com.