Obituary of Al Unser Sr.

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Al Unser Sr.

Alfred Unser (born May 29th, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) was an Automobile Racer who was best known for racing Indy cars. Al died on December 9th, 2021 and his death was reportedly due to liver cancer which he battled for 17 years. He was 82 years old.

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Al Unser Sr. Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Unser, Alfred
    • Common Name: Al Unser Sr.
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
    • Birth Date: May 29, 1939
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Alfred, Big Al
    • Occupation: Automobile Racer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Alfred's Family Tree

    • Father: Jerry Unser
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Wanda Jesperson (married 1958-divorced 1971)
      • Karen Sue Barnes (married November 22, 1977-present)
    • Son(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 09 2021 at age 82
  • Place: Chama, New Mexico, United States
  • Cause of Death: Liver cancer

Category Tags:

Automobile RacerAmerican Born on May 29th Born in 1939 Born in New Mexico Died in 2021 Died at age 82 Died from Liver cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Alfred Unser lived a life full of passion and determination, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire future generations. (V)"

"Alfred Unser had an illustrious professional career as a race car driver, winning four Indianapolis 500 races and three national championships, but tragically, his life was cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-16 10:18:12
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