TapouT founder -founder Charles "Mask" Lewis dead.

[Mr X]

From the TapouT (http://tapout.com) website.

DEAREST FRIENDS AND FAMILY
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we must regretfully confirm the passing of our beloved friend, brother and co-founder Charles "Mask" Lewis following a car accident that occurred last night. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial service in his honor and will release more details as they become available.

Many thanks to all for the outpouring of blessings and well-wishes during this incredibly difficult time.

[samvic5150]

a real blow to the MMA community!

R.I.P. Mask, you will be missed!

Laterz

[Mr X]

yeh even though sometimes the TapouT guys come across as a bit dickwadish they have always supported a lot of fighters and been a real force in promoting MMA in general..Mask RIP bro.

[Sensei]

R.I.P. he did a lot for the sport one of the first to sponsor fighters, still can't beliebe it

[Sensei]

R.I.P. he did a lot for the sport one of the first to sponsor fighters, still can't believe it