Josh Neuman dead: YouTuber and US skateboarder, 22, dies in plane crash in Iceland

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YouTuber and US skateboarder Josh Neuman has died in a plane crash.The 22 year old influencer, a pilot named Haraldur Diego and two other passengers, Nicola Bellavia and Tim Alings, tragically passed away when the aircraft they were flying in crashed in Iceland on Sunday.

The news was confirmed in a statement posted by Josh's family. In a loving tribute, they wrote: "Josh represents the side of humanity we all strive to achieve.The way he not just touched but impacted lives was on a scale of its own. "In his 22 years on this earth, Josh didn't just live life, he was life, and he lived every day to the fullest extent possible while being kind to everyone. "Josh was a doer, a dreamer and a gentle soul that saw the world through an opportunistic lens and took advantage of every moment while inspiring millions along the way." His family posted two photos of the young star enjoying the Northern Lights and also included a video, in which he can be heard saying: "This might be the best night of my life." The Neumans also took the chance to praise the fans of the hugely popular skateboarder.

The star's parents, Chris and Kristin, with his brother Josh, wrote: "To all Josh’s supporters, thank you. Every single one of you meant so much to Josh. "We have upcoming plans in store to keep his legacy alive for ever", they shared.

The American skateboarding star is known for his popular YouTube videos and was on the trip to create new content. Josh was best known for creating one of YouTube's most-watched skateboarding channels, with a strong following of almost 1.2 million subscribers.