Derek Ho (September 26, 1964 — July 17, 2020) was an American surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho was born in Kailua, Hawaii. He began surfing at the age of three, and won the world title at age 29, making him the first Native Hawaiian world champion. Derek Ho was the brother of Michael Ho, another champion surfer, and the first cousin of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer. He was the uncle of professional surfers Mason Ho and Coco Ho.
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26 September 1964 Kailua, Hawaii
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Died |
18 July 2020 (aged 55) Hawaii
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Zodiac | Libra |
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