Tony Hawk is living the life how a retired legend should. Now that his skateboarding career is over, the 10-time X Games gold winner is surrounded by his family and loved ones. His business venture Birdhouse skateboarding company, is also doing great! And now, the iconic master of the sport shares yet another moment of joy as his son Riley Hawk marks his 31st birthday.
Riley recently tied the knot with Frances Cobain, daughter of the late grunge rock king Kurt Cobain. Tony took to social media to express his unrestrained happiness to the world.
Tony Hawk celebrates son’s 31st birthday
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The Hawk-Cobain union has undoubtedly added a unique touch of rock ‘n’ roll and skate culture to their family narrative. To mark the wedding, Tony Hawk took to Instagram to shower his son, Riley Hawk, with love and admiration as the young man also celebrated his 31st birthday. In a heartwarming post, Hawk expressed gratitude for Riley’s journey into adulthood.
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The post also highlighted Riley’s role as an inspiring figure to his younger siblings, setting a disciplined and healthy example. The Hawk family’s celebration of Riley’s birthday was undoubtedly a special one, marked by the union of two iconic families in the entertainment and sports worlds.
In the post, Tony mentioned how much he and his family adore Riley. Tony also remembered that Riley showed himself out of the world of social media and requested his daughter-in-law to take the time to express the family’s love to her husband.
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Tony Hawk: An illustrious career and life
While Riley’s birthday and wedding stole the spotlight, let’s not forget the man behind the skateboard legend title—Tony Hawk himself. The 31st birthday celebration for Riley coincides with a significant milestone in the Hawk family, but it also serves as a moment to reflect on Tony’s illustrious career and lasting impact on the world of skateboarding. News of Tony’s lasting influence on the younger generation is still frequent, underscoring the legend’s status among his fans.
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Tony Hawk, often hailed as the most influential skateboarder in history, has left an indelible mark on the sport. From his groundbreaking tricks to his role in popularizing skateboarding globally, Hawk has become synonymous with the culture. The skateboarding legend’s career has been a testament to dedication, innovation, and resilience, paving the way for generations of skateboarders to come.
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