Robbie Knievel: See Photos Of Evel Knievel’s Daredevil Son Who Died At Age 60

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January 13, 2023 11:43PM EST

Robbie Knievel had a wild ride in life much like his famous stuntman father, Evel Knievel. See the daredevil’s best pics throughout the years!

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Robbie Knievel

Robbie Knievel — Robbie Knievel faced his toughest challenge battling pancreatic cancer, which sadly resulted in his death in January 2023 at the age of 60. The daredevil son of motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel succumbed to the disease after spending three days in hospice. The thrill seeker had followed in his father’s footsteps and became just as famous for his jaw-dropping motorcycle jumping acts.

He definitely held his own in the stuntman arena, with 350 career jumps and 20 world records, according to his biography on his official website. Included in the list was a 1998 jump in Las Vegas’ Tropicana Hotel and a jump of 228 feet over a portion of the Grand Canyon, which his father had wanted a go at, but was denied by the National Park Service at the time. After a struggle with substance abuse disorder and a few DUIs later in life, Robbie faded from the spotlight, although he continued to perform.

Robbie is pictured here jumping over 24 delivery trucks, a 200 foot gap, at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio in 2008.

Keep scrolling to see more photos of the daredevil!

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Daredevil Robbie Knievel Makes Jump In St. Louis

Daredevil Robbie Knievel Makes Jump In St. Louis — Robbie Knievel prepares to jump over 25 cars after addressing his fans at Six Flags Over Mid America in Eureka, Missouri on July 3, 2008. Rocking his signature jumpsuit, Robbie looked like an American icon.

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Robbie Knievel In Repose

Robbie Knievel In Repose — Robbie Knievel jumps 21 Hummers before the IRL’s Bombardier Learjet 550 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, June 7, 2008. The stuntman was still seeking thrills into his 40s and 50s.

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Daredevil Robbie Knievel Takes Off

Daredevil Robbie Knievel Takes Off — Robbie held his own in the stuntman arena, with 350 career jumps and 20 world records. Not bad for a kid that started a jumping career on his bicycle!

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Robbie Knievel Rides His Motorbike While Standing On It

Robbie Knievel Rides His Motorbike While Standing On It — Robbie Knievel once made a jump of 228 feet over a portion of the Grand Canyon, which his father had wanted a go at, but was denied by the National Park Service at the time. What a way to make one’s father proud!

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Robbie Rides At The Love Ride Foundation

Robbie Rides At The Love Ride Foundation — Robbie Knievel at the Love Ride Twenty-One Benefit for the Love Ride Foundation at the Harley-Davidson-Buell in 2004. He rocked a cool skeleton leather jacket for the event.

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Robbie Takes Over London

Robbie Takes Over London — In London, Robbie Knievel announced plans to stage a record attempt to jump 16 double-decker buses on a classic Harley Davidson XR-750 and beat his fathers failed attempt in 1975. Unfortunately, the jump was cancelled by the venue.

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Robbie At Battersea Power Station In London

Robbie At Battersea Power Station In London — Robbie Knievel in front of Battersea Power Station in 2009. His planned jump at the Station was canceled by the venue.

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Robbie Gives A Great Show In Texas

Robbie Gives A Great Show In Texas — Amid fireworks, Robbie Knievel jumps a train at the Texas State Railroad Park in Palestine, Texas. He safely completed the 200-foot, ramp-to-ramp jump over an oncoming Texas State Railroad train!

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