Derek Ho Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Cause of Death, Net Worth, Children, Height, Instagram
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Derek Ho Biography – Derek Ho Wiki
Derek Ho was an American professional surfer. He began surfing at the age of 3 and won the world surfing championship in 1993 at age 29, making him the first Native Hawaiian world champion.
He won the Triple Crown four times (1984, ‘86, ‘88 and ‘90). Ho and his older brother Michael Ho dominated the North Shore waves in the 1980s and early ’90s.
Derek Ho Age
He was born on September 26, 1964, in Kailua, Hawaii, United States. He died on July 17, 2020, in Hawaii. He was 55 years old.
Derek Ho Wife
Information about Derek Ho’s wife is unclear.
Derek Ho Family
He was the brother of Michael Ho, another champion surfer, and the first cousin of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer. He was the uncle of professional surfers Mason Ho and Coco Ho.
Derek Ho Death
Derek Ho died on July 17, 2020, at the age of 55, after suffering a heart attack. Pro surfer and musician Landon McNamara paid tribute to Ho in an Instagram post:
“You can see at the start of this clip me pulling back, and the only reason is because I saw Uncle Derek Ho going for it, and I’m not even gonna try to say I gave him the wave because in my eyes any wave he wanted out there was his, that’s the respect I had for him and how much of an idol he was to me. Im lucky enough to have shared sessions like this with him, some good times, and inspirational one liners he’d throw my way every now and than that I’ll never forget. I love you Uncle D thank you for paving the way and being an inspiration for a GoofyFooter. The NorthShore, The surfing world, and Pipeline will never be the same again. All my love going out to all the HO Ohana, if you need anything I’ll be there! R.I.Paradise Uncle D.”
Derek Ho Cause of Death
Derek Ho’s cause of death was a heart attack.
Derek Ho Net Worth
Derek Ho’s worth is unclear.
Derek Ho Height
Derek Ho stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
