News about Ken Block

At just 17-years-old, Lia Block has already accomplished more in racing than many others in her lifetime. She was born as a member of a racing family, with her parents (especially her father, the late rally legend Ken Block) providing a pathway to motorsport many others would dream of having. Lia has taken that chance and ran with it - forging her own path to become incredibly successful in the rally ranks all before legally becoming an adult. 

Lia Block wrote an emotional tribute to her father Ken Block, who was photographed on Instagram (pictured left): "I didn't just lose my father, I lost my best friend," and "the only one I ever looked up to." The 16-year-old, who is also a teenage racing star following in the footsteps of her father's enthralling motoring career, said, "no words can describe how much of an amazing human my dad was." A proud Ken Block had boasted about his daughter Lia's achievements to his Instagram followers just hours before the horrific tragedy in Utah (bottom right).

Block, in addition to his success as a rally car racer, was an avid fan of all action sports and competed in motocross, skateboarding, racing UTVs, competitive snowboarding, and snowmobiling. He integrated this into his online fanbase, amassing over 7.5 million followers on his Instagram and 2 million followers on his YouTube channel, and 2 million subscribers to his YouTube channel. MailOnline explores some of Ken Block's most exciting and dangerous stunts during his enthralling career.

Ken Block, the Rally World champion and action sports legend, was tragically wounded in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County, Utah. When the car flipped, the 55-year-old was riding alone on a steep slope.

The motorsports legend (seen in Idaho on December 23 - middle and right) competed in series including Rally America and Global Rallycross before winning legions of new followers with his 'Gymkhana' video series on YouTube, which saw him pull off daring stunts behind the wheel. Block appeared on a mainstream British television audience in 2016 after being cast in a BBC Top Gear (left) segment featuring actor and host Matt LeBlanc. The appearance sparked intense controversy due to a stunt in which Block did 'donuts' in a car near the Cenotaph. The father of three children, who was dubbed a 'visionary, a explorer, and a hero,' co-founded the sportswear company DC Shoes before turning his attention to Hoonigan Industries, a clothing brand for auto enthusiasts. He died in Woodland, Utah.

In one of his last social media posts, Block, who died as a result of a snowmobile crash in Utah on Monday afternoon, shared his holiday trip (pictured) surrounded by his family in a snowy Canadian ski lodge. Ken Block (inset) died after his snowmobile overturned and landed on top of him, where he was declared dead at the scene, according to Wasatch County Sheriff's Office. Block and his family can be seen enjoying the festive season outside in the snow and decorating their Christmas tree in the cozy ski chalet during his tragic death.

Sadly, the new year has also brought with it some tragic celebrity deaths. We've already lost three famous celebrities in the early days of 2023: Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White, Gangsta Boo, and rally car driver Ken Block. They died right after 2022 began with just a few tragic celebrity deaths in its last days, including football legend Pelé, former Pope Benedict XVI, Pointer Sisters member Anita Pointer, and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. The world was rocked by several deaths in the last year, including Queen Elizabeth II's death in September; before her death, she was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Olivia Newton-John, a leading actress on "Grease" and beloved comedian Leslie Jordan, have both died a little too soon. The death of Migos rapper Takeoff in the music world also stunned the industry.

Ken Block, the Rally world's best-driver and action sports star, was killed in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County, Utah, killing him instantly. On a steep slope alone, the 55-year-old was riding his bike when the car flip over and landed on top of him. At the hospital, he was declared dead after the accident. Block was a well-known figure in the rally car racing world and had also competed in motocross, skateboarding, and snowboarding. He was also a social media influencer, leaving his wife Lucy and three children, including his 16-year-old daughter Lia, who is also a driver, behind. Hoonigan's staff released a statement in which they expressed disappointment for the loss of the 'visionary, explorer, and icon.'