It is heartbreaking to announce the untimely passing of Lance Mackey, who was one of the renowned dog mushers and dog sled racers based in the States.

His sudden passing has been accompanied by floods of tributes via social media handles with many expressing their heartfelt condolence to the deceased’s family.

Lance Mackey cause of death: What happened to Lance Mackey?

American dog musher and dog sled racer Lance Mackey was from Fairbanks, Alaska. Mackey won both the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race four times each.

According to a credible media source, 52-year-old Mackey died as a result of throat cancer. Despite battling cancer and substance problems, he went on a winning streak in important dog sled competitions, raising the bar for the sport.

After being given a throat cancer diagnosis in 2001 and experiencing severe health issues, Lance reemerged to dominate the competition, taking home an unprecedented four Iditarod titles in a row from 2007 to 2010.