The pole vaulting world champion died at his home in Kingwood, Texas on January 17, his agent, Paul Doyle, told the Associated Press. While a case of death was not revealed, the athlete had been experiencing health issues, according to the outlet. He was 29. 
这位撑杆跳世界冠军于1月17日在德克萨斯州金伍德的家中去世，他的经纪人保罗·多伊尔告诉美联社。据媒体报道，虽然没有透露死亡病例，但这名运动员一直在经历健康问题。他当时29岁。

“More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted person that always put others ahead of himself,” Doyle said in a statement at the time. “It’s tragic to lose such a good person at such a young age.”
道尔当时在一份声明中说:“肖恩不仅仅是一名不可思议的运动员，他还是一个善良的人，总是把别人放在自己前面。”“这么年轻就失去了这么好的一个人，真是太可悲了。”

Barber’s management agency later confirmed the news via Instagram, writing, "A friend that will never be forgotten. Canadian Olympic Pole Vaulter Shawn Barber has passed away?."
巴伯的经纪公司随后通过Instagram证实了这一消息，并写道:“一个永远不会被遗忘的朋友。加拿大奥运会撑杆跳高运动员肖恩·巴伯去世?。”