DEAD Talks Tony Hawk on Death, Loss & Living Fully (#176)
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk opens up about death, grief, and the lessons he’s carried forward after losing both his parents and a close friend. He reflects on how those experiences shaped his perspective on life, his career, and his relationships.
From his father’s unwavering support of his skateboarding dreams to his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, Tony shares candid stories of navigating grief while continuing to honor the legacy of those he’s lost. This intimate conversation is a rare glimpse into the human side of an icon—one that reminds us about love, loss, and what it means to truly live fully.
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh.
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