Obituary of Johnny Knoxville

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Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville (born March 11th, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee) was a Film Director who was best known for being the creator and star of the "Jackass" film series. Johnny died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a serious whack in the nuts.

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Johnny Knoxville Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Knoxville, Johnny
    • Common Name: Johnny Knoxville
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
    • Birth Date: March 11, 1971
    • Age: 54
    • Also Known As: Johnny Jackass, PJ, JJ Knoxville, The Captain
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1992-Present
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Johnny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Philip John Clapp
    • Father: Philip Clapp (1935–2018)
    • Mother: Lemoyne Clapp (née Houck) (1938–2017)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Melanie Lynn Cates (married 15 May 1995-divorced 20 March 2008)
      • Naomi Nelson ​(married 2010-separated 2022)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Madison (born 1996)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film DirectorStunt Performer American Born on March 11th Born in 1971 Born in Tennessee

Quotable Quotes:

"People think by challenging me they're going to show they're tough. But I'm not tough. Decent drinker. Not such a bad kisser. But not a great fighter." (IMDB)

"Mr. Knoxville was one of the most beloved yet poorly respected icons in the shock entertainment industry. (V)"

"Johnny Knoxville lived a wild and fearless life, always pushing the boundaries and making us laugh and cry. Even though he is no longer with us, his legacy and impact will continue to be felt by future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Johnny Knoxville still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-02-22 13:30:46
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