Damon Rees death: NZ Motorcycle Racer & Racing Champion dies suddenly, Cause of death explained

Damon Rees cause of death. (Source: Facebook)

Damon Rees, a Kiwi motorcycle racer, passed away in the UK. Following the news of his passing, tributes are pouring in for Damon Rees of Whakatane. The family is going through a very difficult period right now, so we would appreciate it if their privacy could be respected as they deal with it. Keep reading to know more about Damon Rees and his cause of death in detail.

Who was Damon Rees?

Born and raised in New Zealand, Damon Rees is an accomplished motorcycle racer.

He is renowned for his exceptional abilities on the racing circuit and is connected to Team Rees Racing, where he showcases his expertise on the track.

Damon, who was born and bred in Whakatane, proudly supports his city when competing in different racing competitions.

As a result of his zeal and commitment, he has established himself as a reputable name in the racing world. Damon Rees bravely attacks the turns, straights and curves of the racecourse while riding his dependable Honda CBR1000SP1.

Fans and rival racers alike have praised his accuracy and dexterity on the bike.

New Zealander Damon Rees found himself in the thick of the action during the penultimate round of the British Superstock 1000 Championships at Donington Park. Rees demonstrated his abilities throughout the practice sessions in spite of the difficult weather prediction, which included torrential rain and strong gusts.

He made an impression in the first practice with a lap time of 1.33.170, which earned him the 12th spot. Rees came in 26th place in the second practice, which was held in a damp and windy environment.

The qualifying session was abandoned due to the deteriorating weather, and race one was moved to Sunday. Rees qualified for the race in position 12 but suffered a setback on the opening lap, falling to position 27.

Nevertheless, he made a stunning comeback and progressively moved up the leaderboard to place 19th.

The second race, which was run later on a dry track, offered a fresh chance. Rees started in position 22 but had his hopes dashed.

On the first lap, as he struggled to gain ground, he crashed at the Melbourne Loop, ending the race early.

Rees remained unflappable in the face of his setback and expressed his intention to rejoin the grid at Brands Hatch.

Rees expressed regret for the incident to his sponsors and team members of Astro JJR Racing, which is funded by Carl Cox Motorsport, and promised not to give up. His right AC joint was hurt in the collision, adding to the previous damage to his left side.

Rees was resilient and determined to try his hardest to recover from the setback and carry on with his racing goals, though.

In 2020, Whakatane native Damon Stewart Rees said goodbye to New Zealand by setting a lap record and completing a hat-trick at Levels International Raceway, close to Timaru. He travelled to the United Kingdom to compete in the British Superstock 1000 championship.

How did Damon Rees die?

Damon Rees, a Kiwi motorbike racer, passed away in the UK.

The Bay of Plenty racer’s wife, Talia Rees, announced his passing on social media today and expressed her “heartbreak.”

My vow to you:

You are my first love, my only love & my forever love. You are my every dream come true.

Your passion, accountability & endless optimism makes me a better person every day. In a lot of ways, we are complete opposites, yet we have been intertwined as one since the day we met. You strengthen my weaknesses, and bring focus to my dreams. We have always meant to be together.

I promise to be your grid girl, pit crew, counsellor, gym instructor, nurse, nutritionist and everything in between for the rest of our lives. I promise to nurture your goals and ambitions , to support you through misfortune and to celebrate our triumphs.

I promise to keep our lives exciting, adventurous and full of everlasting passion.

I vow to fiercely love you in all of your forms, now, & forever.

You are now my Guardian Angel & my forever sunshine Your heart was just too big for this world, and now we all hold a piece of you

In addition, she posted on Instagram about Damon Rees’ passing.

Everyone at Racing treasured Damo. All of them are heartbroken beyond belief. Everyone could see his love for motorbike racing, but Damo was more to them than just a racer; he was a buddy.

His time with them will always be cherished because of the way he approached everything with a devoted attitude, his contagious personality, and his wicked sense of humor.

His loved ones will always be appreciative for having him in their lives and sharing such incredible adventures with him. He served as their motivation for taking up road racing, thus it was difficult for them to accept his passing.

Damon Rees cause of death

We’re sorry to have to inform you that Damon Rees has passed away.

Damon Rees was regarded as having a friendly personality. Many people must be curious to know the Damon Rees cause of death in light of the recent news.

Talia, the wife of the Bay of Plenty racer, revealed that he had been in intensive care at Hull Hospital following a non-racing-related medical incident.

As his own body tried to kill him, Damon Rees was hospitalized for a medical issue. In order to be with him, his girlfriend Talia, brother Mitch, parents, Tony, and mum all flew to the UK.

Later, Talia provided an update, noting that the he was quite ill, had surgery to remove his colon, and was being kept in an artificially induced coma. His status was serious but stable, according to a previous post by her.

She said, “We were very, very close to losing him, and while surgery that morning didn’t give any clear answers as to why he is so ill, it did allow them to release the tremendous pressure his abdomen was under, and he is responding well to the relief.”

She said, “He’s not out of the woods yet, but he is a warrior and he is doing an amazing job fighting this battle.” He has been surrounded by a lot of wonderful friends and relatives today.

He struggled hard to beat his illness, but he passed away in the early morning surrounded by a lot of love.

While Damon fought, a givealittle page had been created for the Rees family. Before his death, Rees was racing Superbikes in the UK.

Tributes to Damon Rees

Everyone, including friends and family, is currently exhausted from grieving for Damon Rees, thinking about him, praying for his afterlife, and posting condolences on social media.

Mitch Rees wrote: “Damon Stewart Rees #1 son30/3/95 – 30/6/23 Its hard to put anything into text right now but this i will forever be grateful for having you in my life and being able to do such amazing adventures together, you were my inspiration to go road racing and it was so hard to have to be the no2 fastest Rees brother and your we’re definitely more like my big brother, im so proud of you and @taliarees__ for chasing your dreams and I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for you and our family and i wish there was something anything i could do to bring you back to her.But for now we will cement you in our hearts and minds till we meet again~ Ride in peace Damo Rees #92 “

Mihi Banks wrote: “Damon Stewart Rees 30.03.1995 – 30.06.2023 It’s hard to put into words. I will forever be thankful for our paths crossing. For you introducing me to your brother, for your kindness, for your humour, for your happiness. I’m grateful we got to stand next to you and Talia on your wedding day, one of the best days of your life. The life you created together and lived to the fullest. The adventures we all went on across New Zealand and the world. Forever thankful for her support of you, your dreams and your aspirations. The world was a better place because you were in it. @taliarees__ is forever a part of our lives, we have her Damo. You fought a hard fight. Taken too soon, but with us forever. We love you “

We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace

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