Obituary of Evel Knievel

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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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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):
    • 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 PerformerAmerican Born on October 17th Born in 1938 Born in Montana Died in 2007 Died at age 69 Died from Lung disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace"

"Life is trying things to see if they work."

"No man ever threw away life while it was worth keeping."

"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it."

"I'm writing a book about books but the pages are all blank."

"We had to get beyond getting a laugh. They may roll in the aisles, but that doesn't mean you have a great picture."

"Evel Knievel was an American entrepreneur and daredevil who was known for hishair-raising stunts and daring achievements on earth's surface. He was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1977 (V)"

"Evel Knievel's life was filled with daring stunts and fearless determination, leaving a lasting impact on the world of extreme sports that continues long after his passing. (V)"

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