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Three-time surfing world champion Andy Irons died this morning at a hotel in Dallas ... TMZ has learned.

The 32-year-old was found by a hotel employee around 10:00 this morning.

According to reports, Irons had planned to travel back to his home in Hawaii -- but fell ill and that's why he booked his room in Dallas. 

Law enforcement tells us an official cause of death has not been determined.