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Dec 2, 2023 · Sunny Garcia is a surfing legend with six Triple Crown wins, but his whereabouts are unknown and his children are kept away. This article honors his achievements and raises questions about his current situation and well-being.
Vincent Sennen "Sunny" Garcia (born January 14, 1970) is an American professional surfer from Waianae, Hawaii. After leaving school he debuted on the 1986 Gotcha Pro at Sandy Beach, Oahu, beating the 1984 champ Tom Carroll. His top surfing achievement was becoming the ASP WCT World Champion in 2000.
The Hawaiian dropped out of school in the ninth grade, turned pro at 15, and rapidly became one of the most powerful surfers of the early ASP World Tour days. In 1986, Garcia defeated the 1984 surfing world champion, Tom Carroll, at the Gotcha Pro.
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Apr 30, 2019 · Sunny Garcia, a legend in the surf community and a world champion in 2000, has been hospitalized after what has been reported in multiple news outlets as a suicide attempt. He remains...
- Talya Minsberg
Sep 18, 2019 · Former world surf champion Sunny Garcia is undergoing therapy and making progress after a suspected suicide attempt in May. His family and friends have received support from the surfing community and beyond.
- Anthony Pancia
May 1, 2019 · The former world champion and Triple Crown winner was hospitalized in Oregon after sharing an emotional Instagram post. He has been candid about his mental health struggles and urged others to talk about their feelings.
Sep 16, 2019 · Sunny Garcia, a Hawaiian surf icon, attempted suicide in April and is now in daily therapy. He has said a few words and is working on his motor functions and brain functionality, according to a GoFundMe campaign update.
