Rest In Peace Robb Gaffney
The world lost a good one over the weekend.
Robb Gaffney, the author of the iconic book Squallywood, passed away at his Lake Tahoe home on Saturday, September 22nd, 2023. Gaffney had been battling acute myeloid leukemia for four years.
Scott Gaffney, Robb's brother, shared the news of his passing on Instagram. The comments are flooded with love and support. See below.
Scott captioned the post with a simple: "One of one", an affectionate remark that is indicative of how many people viewed Robb.
Some of the biggest names in skiing and snowboarding took time to share their love and support for the Gaffney during this tough time. Their words are a testament to how massive of an impact Robb Gaffney made while he was on this Earth.
Read below:
Chris Benchetler: "Love and light to you and the whole fam"
Connery Lundin: "He’s still the best skier on this mountain ?? we love you Robb"
Kye Petersen: "sending my love, i remember seeing him throw the first misty flip off a cliff that i ever saw in one o your movie when i was 10 yrs old. legend."
Daron Rahlves: "Such a heavy loss. Robb your spirit lives on. Scott, sending love to the family."
Amie Engerbretson: "My heart is with you and your fam and I will forever hold Rob in mine."
Jeremy Jones: "A legend has left us to early, but his work complete."
Ingrid Backstom: "Oh I’m so sorry to hear. He truly was one of a kind and made the world infinitely better. So much love to you and your family Scott."
Chuck Patterson: "Deeply Heartbreaking, but your love for life, strength, humble mindset, smile and inspiration touched us all and I’m forever grateful for your precious time you shared and the life lessons I learned. Your spirit and light will always be bright. Rest in peace my friend."
A GoFundMe has been created to raise money for the Gaffney family during this difficult time. Please click here, or the embedded button below to help.
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Gaffney will be remembered for Squallywood, his multiple cameos in his brother Scott's films, and for being the co-creator of G.N.A.R., the cult-classic movie made by Unofficial Networks that brought Shane McConkey's game of skiing Palisades Tahoe to life.
RIP Robb Gaffney. You will be missed.
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