Champion bull rider Ty Pozzobon dies at age 25

| January 10, 2017 in Provincial

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Ty Pozzobon, a champion bull rider from Merritt, died suddenly on Monday.

He was 25-years-old.

“The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and the entire Canadian rodeo and bull riding community is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Ty Pozzobon earlier today,” the CPRA announced in a statement on Monday.

Pozzobon was a three-time Canadian Finals Rodeo qualifier, a four-time PBR World finalist and the 2016 PBR Canada champion.

“The ever-ready Pozzy grin, the endless love and devotion to family and friends, his ability to pick up the spirits of those around him,” the statement continued on. “Those are special talents.”

Tributes have been pouring in for Pozzobon over various platforms of social media.

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