Obituary of Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel (born October 17th, 1938 in Butte, Montana) was a Stunt Performer who was best known as a motorcycle daredevil who's most highly publicized motorcycle stunt was his attempt to jump over the Snake River Canyon. Evel died November 30th, 2007 and his death was due to pulmonary fibrosis, a type of lung disease. He was 69 years old.

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Evel Knievel Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Knievel, Evel
Common Name: Evel Knievel
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Butte, Montana, United States
Birth Date: October 17, 1938
Age: 69 (at death)
Also Known As: Robert Craig Knievel
Occupation: Stunt Performer

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Will Smith

Evel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Knievel, Robert Craig Jr.
Father: Robert Edward Knievel
Mother: Ann Knievel (née Kehoe)
Brother(s):

Nic Knievel

Spouse/Partner:

Crystal Kennedy (married 1999-divorced 2001)
Linda Knievel (married 1959-divorced 1997)

Son(s):

Robbie Knievel (born May 7, 1962)

Daughter(s):

Kelly Knievel
Tracey Knievel
Alicia Knievel

Death Notice:

Date: November 30 2007 at age 69
Place: Clearwater, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Lung disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis)

Category Tags:

Stunt Performer American Born on October 17th Born in 1938 Born in Montana Died in 2007 Died at age 69 Died from Lung disease

Quotable Quotes:

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"Evel Knievel was a daredevil performer known for his epic motorcycle jumps and stunts, but tragically his career came to an end after a near-fatal crash during a performance. (V)"

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