On September 7th, Graham suffered a tragic accident while kitesurfing in Cape Town.

Following an extensive investigation, including three separate autopsies and a complete recovery operation, it has now been confirmed that Graham had kited out to a pod of whales and was struck by one with over a ton of force. The impact caused him to lose consciousness instantly, which led to him drowning peacefully.

This conclusion is consistent across all findings: the snapped lines, his damaged board, the unreleased safety, final camera footage, and the recovery positions of all the pieces and of Graham himself out on the ocean. Every detail points to the same truth.

Known by many as the unofficial mayor of Cape Town, Graham was more than a friend. He was the heartbeat of our community. The emptiness of losing him is beyond words, but we find comfort in knowing he did not suffer and left us doing what he loved most.

Graham’s legacy is not just in the way he lived, it’s in the doors he opened, the conversations he sparked, and the home he built for so many of us. That home, that energy, and that family will live on forever.

His spirit thrives on in every wave, every gust of wind, every reckless laugh, and every wild adventure we share. We know he’s still here, looking after us from another place, pushing us to ride harder, live freer, and love louder.

Graham, you're not gone. Just guiding and watching over us from above. 🖤