si.com - Famed Surf Legend Mike Hynson Dead at 82
Mike Hynson, a true icon in the surf community, recently passed away. Tributes to the star have been pouring in from around the world.
The New Year is off to a mournful start for the surf community after losing one of their own.
At age 82, "The Endless Summer" star and talented surfer Mike Hynson passed away, leaving a scar on the surf world.
Hynson, a California native, is widely known for co-starring in the 1966 "The Endless Summer" film directed by Bruce Brown. The documentary followed Hynson and Robert August on an international surf trip. Needless to say, the film took off and captured the attention of viewers worldwide.