Mick Fanning's family is mourning the sudden death of his brother, Edward.
According to 7News, Ed was living and working at a surf camp in Madagascar. The cause of death is currently unknown.
This is the third brother and son the family has lost since 1998. Mick posted the heartfelt message below on Instagram hours ago.
Mick captioned the post:
"Ed, Love you my brother. You taught me so much over the years about everything that life could deal up. The good and the bad you were my teacher. You introduced us all to surfing, the joy and freedom of riding a wave.
"The meaning of going to the ends of the earth to find waves to following a passion in the belief that surfing could be that ultimate job. As the years went on you would fall in and out of the ocean but your pure talent would always shine through. To where you ended up in teaching kids the joy of riding a wave.
"With out you I’m not sure what the world would of made of me so Thank you Ed you had the biggest heart and were too loyal for your own good. Always sticking up for the underdog and caring for those who needed help. You gave everyone everything you had, and if you didn’t have it you’d still give it to them. You made your friends feel like super heroes and gave so many people the funniest memories that will last a life time."
Mick continues the emotional message until concluding:
"We just loved Ed. The Larikin who would throw a Shaka in every photo and would scream yeeeeew at the top of his lungs. As you dance down that final road into that eternal sunset please know we all love you mate..."
Grab a tissue and read the caption in full above, it's a tear-jerker.
Rest in peace, Ed. We're sending love and light to the Fanning family.
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