Big wave legend dead after brave battle

Competitive surfer and stuntman Brock Little has died, aged 48, after a battle with cancer.

Mr Little, who died yesterday, announced on Instagram last month he was battling from advanced cancer.

He posted a photo of himself to Instagram just 22 hours ago, showing him with a large smile on his face and his arms around three people, captioning the picture “Lucky to be surrounded by love”.

Mr Little was seven years old when he began surfing, and at age 19 he finished fourth in the Eddie event. Four years later, he finished second.

He also had a career as a Hollywood stuntman, working in films such as Tropic Thunder, Training Days, and Transformers.

Australian surfer Mick Fanning paid tribute to Mr Little on Instagram today.

“Just heard the news of the passing of @brock.little,” he wrote.

“I had a great chat with him just last week over the phone about life and all the things we go through.

“Brock was straight down the line with everything and very honest. A trait that I respected and admire.

“On top of that Brock was fearless in the water and inspired so many of the worlds surfers.

“Love light and prayers to the Little Ohana.”