Patti McGee, First Female Pro Skateboarder, Dies at 79 in San Diego

Nov 1, 2024, 04:37 PM

Patti McGee, the first female professional skateboarder and a trailblazer in the sport, has died at the age of 79. McGee passed away peacefully at her home in San Diego on October 16, 2024. Her death was announced by her daughter, Hailey Villa, on McGee's Instagram page. McGee, who had ties to San Diego, was widely renowned for her contributions to skateboarding and her role in paving the way for women in the sport.