Kalani David dies at age of 24 in Costa Rica. See what happened

Kalani David, a Hawaiian surfboarder and skater died at the age of 24 in Costa Rica on September 17. He will be remembered and missed by everyone.

The reason for Kalani David's death:

Kalani David had a condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. In this condition, an extra electrical pathway in the heart results in rapid heart rate and heartbeat. This syndrome is quite rare in individuals, and most of its symptoms are usually not life-threatening. Although, occasionally, it leads to sudden heart problems and cardiac arrest.

FAQs:

Since when Kalani David had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Kalani David faced the problem of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome for a long time.

In August 2016, he had a seizure while surfing in California. Things got worse after that.

During Christmas in 2016, he had a seizure of more than six hours that nearly took his life. He was at home in Oahu. He was in a coma for two days after this incident and underwent surgery in 2017. They removed extra muscle from his heart that was causing the seizures.

What did Kalani David's friends say about his untimely demise?
Peter King, who was a close friend and photographer of Kalani David, said that he loves his friend. Only God can understand the timing of this. He continued that life has never been easy; people always fight and learn. It is heartbreaking news. King also said Kalani David had a seizure in Costa Rica while surfing. David had met his family there and was happy. Reminiscing, Peter King also said that he will never forget David's stroke when they shot for skate 'n surf and how much hope he had for his future. His prayers are with David's family and extended family, who were always there for him.

Kelly Slater wrote that Kalani David was one of the best skateboarders they had ever known. David was constantly testing boundaries and pushing his limits. They offer their condolences to all their family and friends across the globe.