According to Surfer magazine, Perry was well-known for his skill at Pipeline, one of the most well-known surf breaks in the world, which is located off Ehukai Beach Park on the north side of Oahu.

According to the Encyclopedia of Surfing, he was good friends with singer Jack Johnson and was born and reared on the east side of Oahu.

Together, Perry and his spouse operated a surf school on the North Shore of Oahu.

Condolences from all throughout the surfing community flooded in on Monday.

Surfing legend Kelly Slater wrote, “This one is hard to believe.” “Your truly lived the life you loved.”

Another Hawaiian surfer, Moana Jones Wong, dubbed the “Queen of the Pipeline,” wrote on social media, quoting herself as saying, “I will cherish our memories forever.”