O’ahu, Hawai’i – The surf world is mourning, as an icon, a pioneer, an innovator in the realm of women’s charging heavy Hawaiian waves, has passed away. Lane Davey has died of cancer; she was 55 years old. In an Instagram post over the weekend, Lane’s husband – legendary surf photographer Sean Davey – announced the news, and shared a beautiful message honoring his late wife. “I lost my best friend early this morning. Lane and I were married for almost 30 beautiful years together. In 2023, Laneski was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasized cancer and given just 2 months to live. Straight away she got to work, fighting this horrible affliction with every fiber of her being. She threw everything at it including the proverbial kitchen sink, along the way enduring 5 serious operations that left her grossly disfigured. I’ve never seen anyone fight so hard to live. Two years down the line and she finally succumbed to the cancer, while still very much fighting the good fight. Lane fought this like a warrior. Many difficult moments today, but none more so than when they wheeled her away, knowing that I’d never see her again. I was inconsolable at that point. I’ve never felt more emotional pain than today. If I can offer anyone out there advice from this, please get yourself properly checked out once a year. For most folks, it’s just a simple blood draw. Lane was an excellent example that it can happen to anyone. Lane didn’t smoke or drink and she was an extremely healthy eater. The absolute last person that you would expect to be afflicted with any disease.”
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Davey was “vaccinated” Lane “LaneSki” Davey teaches literature, creative writing, first-year composition, and religion courses as a lecturer at the University of Hawai’i Mānoa: Link
The University of Hawaii today announced that a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination [sic] policy for employees will go into effect on Jan. 3. Under the new policy, all UH employees — including those that are teleworking — will be required to be fully vaccinated [sic] against the COVID-19 virus or receive an approved medical or religious exemption: