Jon Comer

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 Garland, Texas.

Not to be confused with John Comer.
Jon Comer
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1976-01-19)19 January 1976
Died5 December 2019(2019-12-05) (aged 43)
Home townDallas, Texas
Sport
SportSkateboarding
Disabilitybelow knee amputation (right side)
Turned promid 90's[1]

Comer died on 5 December 2019, aged 43.[2][3] The cause of death was not revealed.[4]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. 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.


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