It’s just come through the grapevine that the legendary “Dogtown” skateboarder and originator Jay Adams passed yesterday of a heart attack. The fabled Venice local, dubbed by Stacy Peralta as “the archetype of modern-day skateboarding,” was key in the emergence of the wild ’80s skateboard scene with The Z-Boys. His stylistic influence and profoundly one-of-a-kind personality made him a skate legend amongst men, and a true innovator. Skateboarding truly would not be what it is today without Jay. Rest in peace, Jay Adams.

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Jay recounts growing up in Venice:

Jay Adams still ripping at 52 years old:

How street and skate are remembering Jay:

Stacy Peralta (@peraltastacy)

I just received the terribly sad news that Jay Adams passed away last night due to a massive heart attack, send your love

Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk)

Goodbye Jay Adams. Thank you for inspiring us to get vertical and to keep pushing the limits of what is possible.

Alyasha Owerka Moore (@stackaly)

The human struggle personified.

Surfer Magazine (@SURFER_Magazine)

Rest in peace, Jay.

Spanto (@BornxRaised)

Woke up to horrible news. Rest in Paradise Jay Adams.

Omar Salazar (@omarsalazar1)

Thank You Jay Adams for your endless inspiration & for the great things You have done for skateboarding. #RIPJayAdams

Ray Mate (@mightyhealthyny)

RIP Jay Adams

Emile Hirsch (@EmileHirsch)

We lost a true wild man with the passing of Jayboy. Jay Adams was a legend who will be missed.