Ken Block, knowledgeable rally driver that starred in a number of Want for Pace, Forza and Dust video video games, has died at 55 following an accident close to his ranch in Woodland, Utah.
The information was confirmed by Wasatch County Sherrif’s Office on Fb, which acknowledged that Block died on January 2 as a result of his snowmobile upending. Block’s loss of life was additionally confirmed by his workforce Hoonigan Racing, with an Instagram post paying tribute to the racer.
“It’s with our deepest regrets that we are able to affirm that Ken Block handed away in a snowmobile accident as we speak,” reads the assertion. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most significantly, a father and husband.”
Hoonigan Racing added that Block will probably be “extremely missed” and requested that followers “respect the household’s privateness right now whereas they grieve.”
Whereas Block is greatest identified for his rallying profession and common YouTube channel, which has practically 2million subscribers, players will recognise the racer for his appearances in a slew of racing video video games. Block starred within the Dust sequence, Forza Motorsport 7, and 2015’s Want for Pace, with the video games’ builders paying tribute to Block on social media.
“Devastating information concerning the lack of Ken Block – he was a legend in Motorsports and will probably be dearly missed,” wrote the Twitter account for Forza Horizon. “Our deepest condolences to his household and the workforce at The Hoonigans.”
The Twitter account for Forza Motorsport added that Block had a “large affect on the motorsports neighborhood around the globe.”
“Relaxation in peace, Ken,” posted Want for Pace and Dust writer EA Sports activities. Block starred as himself in Dust 2 and 3, whereas his automobile featured prominently in Dust: Showdown. In 2015, Block was additionally a method icon in 2015’s Want for Pace.
Block is survived by his spouse and three kids.