Robbie Knievel, an American daredevil who performed about 350 jumps and set about 20 world records, passed away on Friday, January 13. He is 60 years old. Knievel, also known as Kaptain, has been receiving hospice care during his dying battle with pancreatic cancer, according to US gossip site TMZ. According to the site, Robbie’s children were with him when he passed away early Friday morning, according to family sources.
He is the son of famous stuntman and entertainer Evel Knievel, who is known for some of the most difficult and death-defying motorcycle stunts of the 1970s. Robbie began traveling with his father. performed at the age of 12 and apparently played Madison Square Garden for the first time at a pre-dance performance.
People are paying tribute to legendary stuntman Robbie Knievel on Twitter.
Immediately after TMZ reported on Robbie’s death, netizens began reacting on many social networks, including Twitter. Many others have sent tribute letters to the reckless performer, recalling the legendary feats and adventures he has done throughout his career. One Twitter user praised Robbie and compared him to his father, noting that the late stuntman “was also a daredevil [his father] is.” Among Robbie’s fans was American media personality and Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud star, Richard Rawlings.
Many followers love Robbie, and one of them even shared his childhood dream of becoming a stuntman:
“Just found out that #robbieknievel has died. As a child, I used to see my dad and later Robbie jumping on their motorbikes. That’s why I have a motorcycle. I never fulfilled my teenage stunt ambitions, but I enjoyed watching their stunts #RipLegend. “
The pet account posted a heartfelt tribute to the late daredevil, while another netizen explained how Robbie and his father have entertained fans for years.
One Robbie fan brilliantly summed up his work over the years:
‘Captain’ Robbie Knievel, son of the famous Evel Knievel (at the age of 8, he and his father overcame dangerous trials and endeavors on motorcycles), whom he followed in his footsteps. In NINJA III. : DOMINATION, you play a stuntman “Rest in Peace.”
Robbie’s father, Evel Knievel, was one of the most famous stuntmen of his time, having toured the United States. Captain Robbie Knievel followed in his father’s footsteps and performed some of the most amazing and amazing jumps. In 1989, Robbie was allowed to jump into the fountain at Caesars Palace in honor of his father. His other famous feats include jumping over 30 limousines and a mock volcano in front of the Mirage Hotel, as well as the jump from the Grand Canyon. Although Robbie died of pancreatic cancer, there are no sources to confirm how long the daredevil has had the disease. His two daughters, Krysten and Karmen, survived him. Kane and Analise, his nephew and niece, are also his children.
RIP Robbie Knievel – son of Evel Knievel who was also known as Captain Robbie Knievel – has died at the age of 60.
Hrabrik died today after being hospitalized after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. pic.twitter.com/K4zqZVJXRD
– Denn Dunham (@DennD68) January 13, 2023
#RIPRobbieKnievel
Robbie Knievel, son of ’70s motocross superstar Evel Knievel and a successful performer in his own right, has died in hospital following a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to multiple reports. . He’s already 60🌹 pic.twitter.com/lh4Yzhfgmh
— Sanford&Son/The Jeffersons fan page (@SonAndPop) January 14, 2023
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