The former Top Gear star was aged 55.
Hoonicorn Racing posted a tribute to Block on Instagram.
‘It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.’
Four days ago Block posted a view of snow-covered landscape at his ranch in Utah.
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The local Sheriff’s Office said Block was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him. ‘He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident’.
Block was riding as part of a group but ‘was alone when the accident occurred’.
Block rose to fame through his Gymkhana series of internet videos, and was co-founder of DC Shoes.
R.I.P Ken Block remember seeing him at top gear live in 2012. Sad 😢 day. pic.twitter.com/zcaG9whFPZ
— Alan Wildman (@alanwildthing99) January 3, 2023
RIP Ken Block, with thanks for some hilarious days out. Here’s the airfield drifting piece from years back.https://t.co/4BVhlkxVrr
— James May (@MrJamesMay) January 3, 2023
Extremely saddened to find out about the news of Ken Block passing away this morning.
I still remember seeing him on Top Gear for the first time, or when I played the Dirt 2, and discovered Gymkhana.
Dude was a huge part of car culture and he'll be deeply missed by many 😔
— Tom Matthews (@VintageMatthews) January 3, 2023
Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident. The professional rally driver, Gymkhana star and all-round hero has passed away https://t.co/v7gZUFC9MQ
— Top Gear (@BBC_TopGear) January 3, 2023
Ken Block has been remembered as a "visionary, a pioneer and an icon" following his death, age 55. https://t.co/QVChOyFYIZ
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) January 3, 2023
