Luke ‘the Dingo’ Trembath dead at 38: Snowboarder dies as Tony Hawk and Avril Lavigne lead tributes
TRIBUTES poured in for Australian snowboarder Luke Trembath after he tragically passed away aged 38.
As news of Trembath’s death broke, friends and colleagues shared their shock on social media.
Singer Avril Lavigne, skateboard legend Tony Hawk and UFC ring girl Brittney Palmer were among those to pay tribute to “Dingo.”
Hawk wrote: “Words cannot describe the joy this guy brought to every gathering.
“His laughter was magically contagious, and he revered our culture because he was shaped by it.
“Thank you Dingo for being The Great Connector in our fragmented world. We were lucky to have you. The void you leave behind cannot be filled.”
Canadian Lavigne said: “You have always lifted up your friends and we will continue to feel your light when we talk about you.
“Thank you for some of the best times, the best laughs and now the best memories. We love you for ever and ever.”
Palmer, who hosted the Unleashed Podcast with Trembath, posted: “I know I need to say something about Dingo, but honestly, losing him feels unreal.
“I’m in Palm Springs with my best friend trying to escape the pain, but Dingo was the heart and soul of everything good. I’ll miss him forever.
“Please, tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. Dingo always knew how I felt – he touched so many lives.
“I miss you already, my friend. My heart is broken. Love you all.”
Trembath started competing in snowboarding aged just nine after being introduced to the sport by his parents.
He joined the Australian national team by his teens and turned professional at 17.
Trembath also co-founded Grenade Gloves, a snowboard glove brand.
After retiring, he became an ambassador for Monster Energy.
And Monster posted: “Our Dingo. Our Monster family is heartbroken today and we honor the legendary Luke “The Dingo” Trembath.
“His unparalleled passion and energy were infectious, lighting up everything he touched.
“We’ll forever remember his iconic laugh, his love for racing suits, and his genuine ability to connect with everyone he met.
“Here’s to you Dingo, you’ll be deeply missed and forever remembered.”
His cause of death is currently unknown.
In 2019, Trembath was left heartbroken at the death of his older brother Reece – who he regularly paid tribute to.
Away from the snow, Trembath starred in five seasons of the Fuel TV series The Adventures of Danny and the Dingo alongside two-time Olympic silver medallist Danny Kass.
And his last recorded podcast with Palmer was released live at the 2025 X Games in Aspen earlier in February.
In 2020, he said: “It’s all about the journey, not the destination.
“I relocated to America to pursue my dreams. So many people focus on the destination and forget about the journey.
“I will never have a destination; I will be forever on my journey.”