Josh Neuman dead at 22 – Skateboarder with 1.2 million YouTube followers dies with 3 others in Iceland plane crash
A SKATEBOARDER has died after a plane crashed into a lake in Iceland.
YouTuber Josh Neuman, 22, was among four people who were killed in the tragedy while they were sightseeing.
Neuman was known for producing skateboarding videos and had around 1.2million subscribers.
The influencer started making videos at age 12 when he used his dad’s video camera. He dropped out of college to pursue a career in filmmaking and extreme sports.
Tributes have poured in as news of Neuman’s death emerged.
Creator Spencer Shipman said: “Josh touched the lives of millions of people across the world. I don’t think I fully understood the magnitude and range of your impact until you passed away because you were always just Josh to me, my friend.
“You were a friend who I admired, looked up to, and trusted with my deepest thoughts and insecurities.
“Trying my best to keep it together and live how you would want me to. I love you man. Fly high and rest easy brother.”
Paying his condolences, South African Olympic swimmer Calvyn Justus said: “Love to you all.”
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And the artist Speechless posted: “He (Josh) inspired us tremendously. His attitude and smile brought so much joy to those around him.
“His legacy will continue to shine and also continue to push us to do what we love. I’m honored to have seen some of his journey.”
Neuman was in Iceland to create content for the Belgian fashion label Suspicious Antwerp, the Associated Press reports.
Also among the victims were the brand’s sponsorship manager Tim Alings, 27, and skydiver Nicola Bellavia, 32.
The pilot Haraldur Diego was considered a pioneer of photography tours in Iceland.
AIRCRAFT TRAGEDY
Four bodies believed to be the men were discovered by rescue teams searching Lake Thingvallavatn on Sunday.
Crews used submarine and sonar technology as part of their mission.
Poor weather impacted divers effort to retrieve the bodies, which were found at depths of up to 157 feet.
The Cessna 172 plane didn’t send a distress signal after disappearing from radar on Thursday.
Part of the aircraft was found in the lake on Saturday.
In a statement, Suspicious Antwerp said: “We are enormously distressed by the news and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends.
“We are in close contact with them, as well as the authorities, and we’re doing everything we can to assist them during these difficult times.”
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