(Photo courtesy: snowboarder.com) 

The Mono County Sheriff's Office says renowned snowboarder Jaeger Alan Bailey died on Christmas Day of an apparent suicide. 

Deputies say Bailey's family was notified of his death. 

The 26-year-old lived in Mammoth Lakes

He had competed in the X-Games and was featured in several snowboarding films.

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).

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