BMX Legend Dave Mirra Dead at 41 of Apparent Suicide

This is just sad news. BMX bike legend Dave Mirra was found dead yesterday in Greenville, South Carolina. Cause of death was an apparent suicide.

Cops say the 41-year-old's body was found in his truck with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Sources say he was in the area visiting with friends.

Earlier on Thursday, a photo of Mirra and his wife together appeared on his Instagram account with the caption, "My Rock! Thank god."

Mirra was a remarkable X Games athlete, having once held the record for most medals in the popular ESPN competition.

He also hosted two seasons of "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" on MTV. He was also the namesake of several BMX video games.

Dave Mirra leaves behind his wife of 10 years and two kids.