Robert Craig Knievel, a renowned American stunt performer and entertainer, professionally known as Evel Knievel, was born on October 17, 1938. Throughout his illustrious career, he dared to attempt an astonishing number of ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps, exceeding 75 in total.
A testament to his remarkable achievements, Knievel was inducted into the prestigious Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. Sadly, his life came to a close on November 30, 2007, at the age of 69, due to complications from pulmonary disease. He passed away in Clearwater, Florida.
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