Saturday, 1. December 2007

US daredevil Evel Knievel dies


Legendary US daredevil Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69, his granddaughter has said.

Knievel had suffered ill-health, including diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis - an incurable lung condition - for several years.

He underwent a liver transplant, after nearly dying of hepatitis C, in 1999.

Iconic daredevil Evel Knievel dies at 69

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