- Bruno Bersot’s cause of death has been revealed
- Surfing legend passed away on Thursday
- He suffered a blood clot after experiencing back pain
Bruno Bersot’s cause of death has been revealed after the surfing legend passed away suddenly.
Bersot, who lived in Maroubra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, died on Tuesday, leaving behind his wife and two sons.
The beloved father-of-two was a popular figure in Sydney’s surfing community and his death is widely mourned.
It has since been revealed that Bersot suffered from what he thought was a minor back injury, without knowing he actually had a blood clot in his heart.
The blood clot traveled to his brain, causing Mr Bersot to suffer a fatal stroke, leaving his family shattered.
Popular Sydney surfer Bruno Bersot has died from a blood clot, it has been confirmed
The surfing legend died unexpectedly and suddenly this week
Tributes have been paid to the talented surfer who is said to have been born in Brazil before moving to Australia, and honored as a much-loved ‘Bra Boy’ and Maroubra legend.
“We send love to our entire Brazilian Bra Boy family and to the Bersot family. Bruno was My Brothers Keeper in action – devastated for all of you,” said a post on a page associated with the Bra Boys.
Bersot’s son Lucas described him as the “most beautiful father” in the world in a heartbreaking post.
“He fought long and hard for everyone he loved. I don’t even know what to write about because it still doesn’t seem real that someone so loved has passed away. I’ve lost the energy to cry. I am truly speechless,” he wrote.
“Daddy, I love you so much, there won’t be a second of my life that I don’t think about you.
“I’m going to miss the time we shared in the water and our daily activities. I know you would want us to be strong and move on with our lives. It will be difficult, but we will continue to make you proud. You will be in our hearts forever.
He had previously complained of back pain, but it was in fact a blood clot
“I really wish today wasn’t the last time I got to hug you, but you will always be by my side. I know you will be in heaven, surfing the best waves and having the best time with your mom and dad. Heaven got a beautiful angel today.”
Mr Bersot’s other son, Mateus, said he had lost his “superhero”.
“There are no words that can explain how I feel and how much I miss you,” he wrote alongside a series of family photos.
“You are my best friend and I can’t thank you enough for teaching me everything I know, both in and out of surf. I will love you forever.’