Mick Fanning’s brother’s cause of death revealed after surf legend suffered a third family tragedy

New details have emerged about the death of Mick Fanning’s older brother Ed after the surfing legend suffered another shocking family tragedy.

Ed, 48, was Mick’s last surviving brother and died this week in Madagascar, where he worked as a surf guide.

World champion surgeon Mick paid a touching tribute to his older brother on Instagram, saying: “You introduced us all to surfing, the joy and freedom of riding a wave.” The meaning of going to the ends of the earth to find waves…’

One of four brothers, Mick has seen all three of his brothers die prematurely after Peter died in 2015 and Sean died. in a car accident in Coolangatta in 1998.

And now the Kirra Surfriders Club, of which the Fanning brothers were members, has explained the cause of Ed’s death.

“It is with great sadness and regret that we say goodbye to one of our great and beloved KSC members, Ed Fanning,” the club posted on its Facebook page.

‘As many of you know, Ed had been living and working in Madagascar since Covid and loved the place so much that he took citizenship there.

‘Ed received a cut on his foot which unfortunately became severely infected to the point that he had to be taken by boat to the nearest major city, an hour away, to be in hospital.

‘The hospital did everything they could to help Ed, but the infection was too bad and Ed’s heart failed.

“Our deepest condolences to the entire Fanning family at this very difficult time.”

The club added that Blair Rodgers, another Kirra member, was by Ed’s side during his ordeal and has been a “great help” to the family.

The tribute to Mick, posted on Tuesday night, read: “Ed, I love you my brother,” it began. ‘You taught me a lot over the years about everything life can bring. The good and the bad you were my teacher. You introduced us all to surfing, the joy and freedom of riding a wave.

‘The meaning of going to the ends of the earth to find waves or follow a passion with the belief that surfing could be the ultimate job. As the years passed, you drifted in and out of the ocean, but your raw talent would always shine.

‘How far you ended up teaching kids the joy of riding a wave. Without you I’m not sure what the world would have made of me, so thank you.

‘Ed, you had the biggest heart and were too loyal for your own good. Always standing up for the helpless and caring for those who needed help. You gave everyone everything you had, and if you didn’t have it, you would still give it to them.

‘You made your friends feel like superheroes and gave so many people the funniest memories that will last a lifetime.

‘I know it was hard for you to find your happy place sometimes. It makes my heart happy to know that you found it these last few years. Hearing the excitement in your voice every time we spoke filled me with hope.

‘I wish you could accept all the love people would give you. You weren’t perfect but no one wanted you to be. We just loved Ed. The Larikin who threw a Shaka in every photo and screamed at the top of his lungs.

‘As you dance down that final path towards that eternal sunset, know that we all love you, friend. SEEEEEEEEEEWWW HAHA.

‘Thank you to all the family and friends who have shown us their love and supported us during this difficult time. And thanks to Ed’s family and friends in Madagascar who showed him that happiness is real. Lots of love’.