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Professional skier Matilda Rapaport dies while filming for video game

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Professional skier Matilda Rapaport has passed away following injuries sustained during an avalanche while filming in Chile.

The incident occurred on July 14, and Rapaport received medical attention for several days before succumbing to her injuries on Monday. She was 30 years old.

The Swedish freeskier was filming promotional material for the Ubisoft winter sports game, Steep, when the avalanche occurred.

"Matilda's courage, passion, and desire to share the sport she loved with the world served as an inspiration for other athletes and for us all," Ubisoft said in a statement. "This tragic accident has deeply touched us.