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Well-known motorcycle racing photographer Yves Jamotte died Monday, March 3, of a heart attack.

Jamotte, 45, owned Sportsphotography, an agency which covered many types of motorcycle road racing, including the MotoGP, World Superbike and World Endurance Series.

Jamotte was based in Belgium. He is survived by his wife and two children.


More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing:

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that our dear friend and colleague Yves Jamotte passed away last night. Yves, who one of motorcycle racing’s most colourful, and helpful personalities, has been associated with the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. press service for over 20 years as a racing and product photographer. His inspirational work speaks for itself, it is the man himself will be so sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of working alongside him, and the good fortune to know him as a friend.

Yves is survived by his wife Pascale, and children Kevin and Emilie. No date has yet been arranged for the funeral. The details of which we will make known to all our colleagues in racing as soon as we have them.

Yours sincerely,

Honda Europe Motorcycles and Honda Racing Corporation.