Tokyo: Halfpipe skier and freestyle skiing world champion Kyle Smine passed away. The 31-year-old American star died in a heavy snowstorm in Japan. He was caught in an avalanche while skiing in the mountains of central Japan. There is heavy snowfall in the area.
The actor recently shared on social media that he was enjoying skiing in the backdrop of the incredible snowfall. Before going to the mountains, the authorities also warned the actor of heavy snowfall.
Smine was skiing when an air blast occurred and the star was thrown regarding 50 meters away. Smine was buried in the snow due to the impact of the fall. Smine was accompanied by two other skiers. Apart from Smine, one of them also lost his life in the accident. Another skier escaped unhurt in the snow.
