Rob Dyrdek Mourns the Sudden Death of Friend Christopher "Big Black" Boykin

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin passed away at age 45 on Tuesday, and his Rob & Big costar and close friend, Rob Dyrdek, paid tribute to him in a beautiful way on social media. Shortly after the news broke, the professional skateboarder shared three photos of him and Christopher on Instagram along with a touching note. "My heart is broken. I don't want write this post," he wrote. "I don't want to believe that this is reality. I am so thankful for you. We truly were brothers that lived an unexpected unforgettable adventure. I just can't fathom that it would end so suddenly."

Rob expressed the same sentiments in a series of tweets. "You will forever be in my heart," he wrote. In addition to Rob's posts, MTV also released an official statement. "MTV is deeply saddened to learn the news of Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's passing. He was a long time and beloved member of the MTV family and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time." While no other details have been released at the time, Christopher is survived by his 9-year-old daughter, Isis.