Den svenska skidåkerskan Matilda Rapaport har omkommit i en lavinolycka i Chile. Detta ska ha skett under inspelningar till Ubisofts kommande snowboardspel Steep. Matilda blev bara 30 år gammal men hann under sin karriär vinna Xtreme Verbier i Freeride World Tour 2013. Så här säger Ubisoft själva om händelsen via ett pressmeddelande:
"We are deeply saddened to learn the death of Matilda Rapaport, the remarkable Swedish freeskiing athlete. During a video production in Chile on Thursday, July 14th, Matilda was caught in an avalanche. Despite the medical care and treatment over the subsequent days, it was not possible to save her life."
"Matilda's courage, passion, and desire to share the sport she loved with the world served as an inspiration for other athletes and for us all. This tragic accident has deeply touched us. Our hearts and prayers go out to her husband and her wider family at this difficult time."
Oerhört tragiskt och våra tankar går till Matildas familj.