JEREMY Nobis rose to fame in the 1990s after he represented Team USA at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
He was known for his death-defying descents, which is why fans were shocked when it was announced that he suddenly died at the age of 52.
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Who was skier Jeremy Nobis?
Jeremy Nobis was an alpine skier who was born on August 31, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin.
He first gained recognition during his adolescent years after making the US Ski team at age 16 and then becoming a World Junior Champion at age 17.
Throughout the course of his career, he had several rememberable runs, including a 52-degree slope with a 2,000 vertical-foot drop, and was known for his "daring and skills at high speed freeriding," according to his Olympic biography.
Nobis' success earned him the nicknames "The Icon" and "Psycho Nobi," and also opened doors into the entertainment industry.
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Prior to his death, he made appearances in several films, including Harvest (1997), Uprising (1998), Lost and Found (2007), and Under the Influence (2008).
What was Jeremy Nobis' cause of death?
Nobis was found dead in his cell at Iron County Jail on April 19, 2023.
At the time, he was awaiting sentencing in a DUI case, according to St George News.
As of this writing, a cause of death has not been released, but the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Critical Incident Task Force said in a statement that "no foul play is suspected."
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“Life-saving efforts were attempted by Iron County Jail staff,” the statement said.
“Although no foul play is suspected, this incident is being investigated by the Critical Incident Task Force."
Nobis had been incarcerated since February 11 in connection to the DUI arrest that happened on March 25, 2019.
He was taken into custody after he failed to appear for a video conference in connection to the case in August 2021.
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A few weeks prior to his incarceration, Ski Magazine published an article revealing that Nobis also faced similar charges in other states, including Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming.
More information about his death is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Was Jeremy Nobis married?
While Nobis might've had a high-profile career, he often kept details of his personal life out of the spotlight.
At this time, it is not known if he was married or if he had children.
His only known relative is his brother, Shannon Nobis, who also skied for the US at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
