Former World Champion Surfer Derek Ho, 55, Dies of Heart Attack Former World Champion surfer Derek Ho died on Friday, aged 55, after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week.ย Ho was the first native Hawaiian to win a world title, in 1993. Related: First Woman Surfer To Surf Iconic West Australian โThe Rightโ Ho was a two-time Pipe Master and a four-time Triple Crown winner, but he made history in […] Surf SwellBrains | July 20, 2020 0 Comments