Obituary of Dan Wheldon

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
Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

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 Racer British Born on June 22nd Born in 1978 Died in 2011 Died at age 33 Died 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)"

"Dan Wheldon lived an extraordinary life and left behind a legacy of passion, determination, and an undeniable talent for racing that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

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