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Niki Lauda RIP

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ORF Twitter feed is reporting that Niki Lauda has pasted away peacefully surrounded by his family. :(

Also being reported by The Daily Mail and The Daily Express.
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It doesn't seem to have been reported in the motorsport press yet. I hope it's not true.
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This better not be a hoax or I'll be pissed as hell.
Genuinely sad to hear about his passing. Rest In Peace Nikki!
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Judging by the Tweets from across the Motorsport world including teams, drivers and journalists, all of whom are quoting a Lauda family Dr’s statement, it appears to be true.

RIP Niki. I’m guessing James Hunt was waiting at the pearly gates, ready to welcome you in with a few swears and some rat jokes.
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BBC has reported it too.

Guess it comes as no surprise given his lung transplant last year. He was in poor health the last few several months.

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:rip: I just confirmed that Niki Lauda passed away after lung complications
He will be sadly missed especially in the F1 fraternity :bow:
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:rip: RIP Niki..
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What a shock to wake up to this morning. It came out of the blue somewhat as his operation a few months ago was successful and we hadn't heard anything bad since then.
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a very sad way to start the day. Niki - you legend.
RIP - you gave joy and inspiration to millions of fans.

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I know we have some strong admirers of Niki on this board (including myself). A true legend has passed.
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RIP. He lived an incredible life.
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I knew he wasn't doing exactly great, but this still came as quite a surprise. It seemed to me that he would go on just about forever.

We've lost a true legend.
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A shocking news to wake up to. RIP.
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Rip. He was one of the greatest. Hos personality went beyond motorsport and was an icon. He will be missed but never forgotten
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RIP Niki. He had 43 more years than everyone thought he would have.
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