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TapouT's Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. Dies in Car Crash

  • 11-03-2009 8:39pm
    #1
    SuperWoody101
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    A tragic end…

    A variety of sources, including Tracy Lee of CombatLifestyle.com, are reporting that Charles Lewis Jr. known better as Mask from TapouT, has passed away in a car crash earlier this morning. Tracy Lee confirmed the news with TapouT personality Punkass.

    411mania would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lewis.

    RIP Mask.


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  • #2
    dlofnep
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    I just read there. Had a great amount of respect for him. Terrible loss to the MMA community. One of the originals.


  • #3
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Footage of his car can be seen here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/newport-beach-car-2331515-ferrari-passenger


  • #4
    Perfect fit
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    TMZ has confirmed the owner of the TapouT MMA clothing line died this morning when his ultra-rare $300,000 Ferrari crashed into a light pole, ripping the car in half.

    TMZ has learned Charles Lewis Jr. -- aka "Mask" -- was driving his Ferrari Modena in Orange County, Calif. around 1:00 AM this morning when cops say it "left the roadway, hit the curb, took out a light pole."

    "Mask" was declared dead at the scene. A female passenger -- who was ejected from the crash -- was taken to a local hospital, but we're told she's in bad shape.

    Cops believe "Mask" was racing a guy in a Porsche at the time of the crash, and authorities have since arrested the guy they believe was driving the other car. That man -- Jeffrey David Kirby -- is being held on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter.

    UPDATE: A rep for TapouT released this statement: "It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we must regretfully confirm the passing of our beloved friend, brother and co-founder Charles "Mask" Lewis following a car accident that occurred last night. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial service in his honor and will release more details as they become available. Many thanks to all for the outpouring of blessings and well-wishes during this incredibly difficult time."


  • #5
    Professey Chin
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    Very sad news for the entire MMA community :(
    RIP


  • #6
    mirwillbeback
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    Met him in Atlantic City, very very nice guy and good craic too.

    Very sad news.


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  • #7
    muckwarrior
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    Am I the only one that doesn't care? Certainly don't see why it's "Very sad news for the entire MMA community".


  • #8
    SuperWoody101
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    muckwarrior wrote: »
    Am I the only one that doesn't care? Certainly don't see why it's "Very sad news for the entire MMA community".

    Have you not seen there TV show? They do a lot for MMA and also for the new guys trying to get there big break.


  • #9
    muckwarrior
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    SuperWoody101 wrote: »
    Have you not seen there TV show? They do a lot for MMA and also for the new guys trying to get there big break.

    Fair enough. I thought he was just some stupid looking t-shirt maker.


  • #10
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    muckwarrior wrote: »
    Fair enough. I thought he was just some stupid looking t-shirt maker.

    His company sponsored a lot of fighters who probably couldn’t make it without the financial support.


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