Hugues Oyarzabal, one of the world's most famous surfers, died at the age of 39, where his parents say he has committed suicide.
They told the New York Times: 'His physical and psychological suffering took his toll.
“He has chosen to leave us, to rediscover peace and serenity that he has not been able to find in recent years.”
The report, published on Thursday, also says that Oyarzabal had a bipolar disorder.
He leaves a 13-year-old daughter he had with his ex-wife, Jana Kondo.
The Frenchman died in February, in which the French Surffederation said in a statement: 'We were sad to learn about the death of one of the most gifted French surfers of every generation.
Hugues Oyarzabal, one of the world's most famous surfers, died at the age of 39
'A pioneer of records that were not considered to be accompanied by and videos on board camera pideos, the surfer of Hendaye was just as comfortable in a huge parliamentia as he was on the nearest beach holiday; As technical in the air as he was in the tubes.
'A citizen of the world, he had rejected the most beautiful waves, making Indonesia his second home country.
'Operated on various occasions, also by Kelly Slater himself, passing his greatest achievement of his love for the ocean to his daughter Kailani. We extend our sincere condolences to her and her family. '
Oyarzabal married Kondo in 2006 after meeting her in Australia and they split seven years later.
Oyarzabal considered himself a 'milling surfer' from his teenage years, surfing for pleasure instead of competition.
He said in an interview with SURF Magazine from 2006: 'I am always looking for different things. I hate the idea of having a surfing routine.
'Since I left the school, surfing has become a full -time job. I surf every day. '
If you or someone you know need help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
