Andy Kessler, RIP

Fucking awful. R.I.P.

how horrible :( condolences to his family and friends.

surviving using all those hard drugs to get stung by a bee? yeeesh. rip.

wow thats awful condolences to his family,friends sorry for your lost bee sting?rip

I stopped by my local skate shop to see my friends as soon as I found out and we were all shocked. The dude lived so many lives and was still strong, to go this way is quite unfortunate.

RIP Kess.

Say what's up to Keenan and Van...

WOW! I can't believe it! I have known Andy for many years. I remember the Heroin days as well. I remember attending NA meetings with him and NA groups at his place on 72st. I'm sadened that it only took a bee sting to end his life....he will always be a legend.

R.I.P
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Dave from the Upper West Side (97st).

RTW, TVS, ROC

Dear Skateboarders,

Let me share the great news with you that Grandmaster of 108 the short documentary that I shot and produced had recently got distributed by Snag Films! It is about a 46-year old New York City skateboarding legend Andy Kessler whose dedication to this controversial endeavor made him an advocate for skateboarding.
Andy had been battling with hardships in most of his life, he survived things that would normally kill people therefore it is difficult to believe that 2 years after the film was completed he passed away due to an allergic reaction to a wasp sting he sustained on Montauk, Long Island on August 10, 2009 while building a skatepark there.
Knowing what a heroic figure he was in the skateboarding community I found it important for all of his fans, followers and the wider audience to see this film even if it only shows a small segment of his life.
You can watch the film free by clicking on the following link: http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/grandmaster_of_108/

Dorottya Mathe