“To the Man That Jumped the Grand Canyon”: Millions of Motorsport Lovers Mourn the Tragic Death of Daredevil Stuntman Robbie Knievel

2023 has begun on a rather somber note with several legendary figures passing away. The most recent one of them is Daredevil Stuntman Robbie Knievel. Following his father Evel Knievel, Robbie had become famous for his iconic jumps with his motorbike. After entertaining the world for several years, he has left millions of motorsport fans and people who loved him in tears.

According to CBS News, Robbie was suffering from pancreatic cancer and was in hospice for the last few days. His brother Kelly told CBS of his demise on January 13, 2023. A 20-time world record holder who made over 350 jumps, Robbie Knievel had a huge following for his iconic jumps.

He also had a stage name – “Kaptain Robbie Knievel”. Kelly spoke about Robbie’s life and expressed what he should be remembered for. He stated, “Daredevils don’t live easy lives. But, it’s what they do. He [Robbie Knievel] was a great daredevil. If you look at his jumps, that’s what he should be known for. It’s what he loved doing.”

Robbie’s father Evel who was also a daredevil stuntman too passed away in 2007. The father-son duo has been an entertaining one with several iconic moments. Many fans of Robbie recalled his jaw-dropping jump over the Grand Canyon.

Motorsport fans on social media too are saddened by the tragic loss of Knievel. Robbie had also made appearances at IndyCar races to perform his daredevil jumps. It was the daring nature of the American stuntman that is savored in many fans’ memories to date.

Millions of Fans Mourn the Loss of Robbie Knievel

Fans have taken to social media to recall the signature moments of Robbie’s life. Especially reliving the amazing daring jumps at some picturesque locations. People are posting their tributes to the American legend with photos and videos of these jumps.

Robbie also jumped at the Caesar’s Palace fountains in Las Vegas which is another awesome location. Even at 60, Robbie certainly may have lived a full life and eventually passed away with all 3 of his daughters beside him.

Over the years Robbie Knievel inspired a lot of riders to become Daredevil stuntmen. Several actors, motocross riders, and film stuntmen and women became Daredevil riders like Robbie. Travis Pastrana, an American stock car racer is a notable name from the motorsport world to become a bike stuntman.

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Often Daredevils go through immense pressure on their bodies. Thus, getting diagnosed with Cancer ain’t odd. Doug Senecal is another daredevil who survived Stage 4 Cancer. Unfortunately, Robbie Knievel was not so lucky.

Robbie showing his jumps at an IndyCar race was an awesome spectacle. It just was a crazy crossover of two different realms of motorsport with motorbiking and car racing with the twist of stunt entertainment.

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All in all, 2023 has stolen another stunt legend from us after the shocking demise of Ken Block. Motorsport fans will certainly mourn these tragedies and relive the glorious careers of Robbie Knievel too like Block. Rest in Peace, Robbie! Happy Landings.