just heard from here -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/39972058.

Sad news.

Shocking news, I've been following the updates since it happened 5 days ago. Didn't look good but nothing prepares you for when he loses his final battle
Always came across as one of the good guys in the paddock and beat some amazing riders to be a genuine deserved World Champion.

(BTW it's Nicky Hayden)

[Edited on 22/5/17 by Nickp]

really sad - RIP

Very sad news...

A true racer and nice bloke, RIP Nicky

RIP. Sod's law that you take massive risks doing 200 mph on a motorbike then bite the dust doing 20 on pushbike.