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Surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke killed during a robbery at his Costa Rican home

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February 17, 2026

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The death of U.S. surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke is being investigated after police say he was killed during an armed robbery at his apartment in Costa Rica. NBC News’ George Solis reports on Van Dyke’s legacy in the surfing world and his brother’s reaction to his death.

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