Jon Comer
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 19 January 1976 |
| Died | 5 December 2019 (aged 43) |
| Home town | Dallas, Texas |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
| Disability | below knee amputation (right side) |
| Turned pro | mid 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 Dallas, Texas.
Comer died on 5 December 2019, aged 43.[2][3] The cause of death was not revealed.[4]
References
- ^ a b Bane, Colin (5 December 2019). "Jon Comer, Pioneer of Adaptive Skateboarding, dies at age 43". www.xgames.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Jon Comer R.I.P. 1976-2019". skateboarding.transworld.net. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Jon Comer Has Passed Away At 43 Years Old". theberrics.com. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Brown, Jerry (6 December 2019). "Jon Comer death: Tributes pour in after pro skateboarder passes away". Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
External links
- Never Been Done: The Jon Comer Story (2004 documentary) at IMDb
- Never Been Done: The Jon Comer Story (website)
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