Obituary of Dan Wheldon

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Dan Wheldon

Dan Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, United Kingdom) was an automobile racer who was best known for winning the 2005 IndyCar Series Drivers' Championship for Andretti Green Racing. Dan died on October 16, 2011 and his death was because of an auto racing crash resulting to blunt head trauma. He was quite young when he died at age 33.

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Dan Wheldon Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wheldon, Dan
    • Common Name: Dan Wheldon
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Emberton, England
    • Birth Date: June 22, 1978
    • Age: 33 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Daniel
    • Occupation: Automobile Racer
    • Net Worth: $15 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Dan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Daniel Clive Wheldon
    • Father: Clive Wheldon
    • Mother: Sue Wheldon
    • Brother(s):
      • Austen Wheldon
      • Austin Wheldon
    • Sister(s):
      • Holly Wheldon
      • Ashley Wheldon
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Susie Behm (married 2008-2011, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 16 2011 at age 33
  • Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (auto racing crash-blunt head trauma)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 6 at the All Saints' Church in Emberton, United Kingdom
  • Interment: Buried at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, Florida, United States

Category Tags:

Automobile RacerBritish Born on June 22nd Born in 1978 Died in 2011Died at age 33Died from Accident

Dan's Notable Roles:

  • IndyCar

Quotable Quotes:

"I Should refrain from getting married again, and I always hate to say the word married with my husband in the room."

"One of the most decorated bowlers in history, Dan Wheldon tragically passed away after a long and valiant battle with cancer. (V)"

"He was a favorite racer of mine and I will miss him very much. (V)"

Is Mr. Dan Wheldon still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-04-19 16:43:03
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Dan Wheldon on Wikipedia

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