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The man had pancreatic cancer.  Have some respect.
Pancreatic cancer is a rough way to go. >

TFA said only three days on hospice, so hopefully that means that it was quick instead of the prolonged suffering that many go through. >

Unfortunately, most people sign up for hospice way too late, especially with cancers. That’s why average tenures are very short. >

Former hospice nurse. They are right. Way too late generally means in the last days to hours of life when hospice could have been in there the last six months helping with symptom control, relieving family members and providing overall cares. People have no idea how beneficial hospice can be for months! >

It takes a special kind of person to be a hospice nurse. Hopefully, you take good care of your mental health. >

I worked at a casino where they hosted this big event in which Robbie Knievel was hired to do some stunts on one of the motorcycles that was being given away.  He hopped on the bike and immediately crashed it into the stage.
The CFO was pissed and wanted to know what he was thinking.  Robbie's response?  People don't show up to watch him perform stunts; they show up to watch him get injured. >

That's some real Super Dave Osbourne energy right there. >

Based on Evel Knievel, no doubt. >

Full Hot Rod >

Robbie Knievel, though less famous than his father, was actually better at the sport. He built better bikes and used science and math in a way that let him go faster, jump further and crash less. RIP. >

I remember reading somewhere that Evel just kind of winged it. No calculations, no tests, just vibes. >

WHAT??? Are telling me that the Snake River rocket-cycle wasn't the greatest technological feat of the 70s? If so, you are about to radically change the perspective of my childhood. >

It was, it was just done with the “hold my beer” method. >

Look, this beer spill looks like a 6. We will use 6 rockets on the bike >

wow, bad coupe of days for everybody who's dad wore a jumpsuit. >

Someone might want to do a welfare check on Donny Osmond's kids. >

They're caught in a trap and they can't walk out. >

May his canyon jump into the afterlife go peacefully. >

Every time I question my decision to following  the career path of taking over my father's consulting business, I always think thank god I am not Robbie Knievel!! >

Fuuuuuuuck pancreatic cancer. My mom died of that shit a few months ago. She got an intestinal blockage at the end ended up vomiting up actual liquid shit for days before she died. It was horrible to help her with her bucket by the bed. >

Friend had it and it is insane to watch how quickly it takes you. Left 4 kids under 18 in what felt like a heartbeat. >

My friend had / has it and had to have the whipple procedure. She’s still kayaking and hiking with her dog a few years later but it’s been such a hard road. We do benefit concerts for her every once in a while to donate to her “live the best life you can while you can” fund (she’s in her mid thirties). I’ve never seen someone fight so hard. >

Even after all the crazy stunts he’s done, he ended up dying of the same stuff we all die from (cancer). >

My thought too. After jumping over canyons and trucks and other stuff on a motorcycle he dies of an illness. >

Just don't see the Robbie Knievel and the Spanky Spanglers on tv anymore like you did in the 80's/early 90's. >

When I was a kid I saw him jump a bunch of fake money in Wilmington DE for some ING Direct thing my mom took me to cus she worked there. It was pretty cool to see in person >

Wow 15 years ago >

Damnit, he should have died jumping the gulch. Life isn't fair. God bless and may we remember forever >

Thanks, that's exactly what I had in mind >

I watched him crash at Atco raceway back in 1991. That guy was crazy af. I'm surprised he lasted this long. >

Crazy As Evel >

I met him in a bar once. Nice enough fella. We talked about bikes. >

When I was little, like 3 or 4, I used to think Evil Knievel was Elvis Presely.  Always thought it. I was dumb kid. Now, decades later, both their kids die this close to each other? Wierd how stuff like that happens >

That sucks...wish I could have seen him jump
I did see Evel Knievel jump at the LA Coliseum in 1973 when I was a kid. They also had a demolition derby, and some dude blew himself up with dynamite. One of the best days of my life as a child!
Video of the 1973 LA Coliseum jump. >

One of those things was not like the others. >

it's ok his shoes were still on >

jesus, from the Presleys & Knievels to Barbra Wawa and Pele and back to Fleetwood Mac to Cheers... 
everyone i grew up with is ducking out >

2009 had a lot too. >

Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, and Michael Jackson in the same week. >

But wait, there's more! >

Hey, that’s Ron Popeil’s catchphrase! >

Billy Mays here, and I'm taking that line for myself! >

I remember spending an hour watching that special where he jumped the Grand Canyon. Even as 10 year old that was an excruciating way to spend an hour, back and forth back and forth… jump already! >

What is going on, I feel like half the people I know got seriously injured in the last week. All accidents and medical conditions. >

2023 not holding back. >

May his memory forever be a blessing. >

Evel only made it to 67. I guess early death is sadly genetic. >

Oh damn! I remember watching him jump the Grand Canyon on TV when I was a kid >

Nooksack River Casino… 200 slot machine jump… if you know you know. RIP to a legend >

Robbie Knievel died of pancreatic cancer ~~after being in hospice for three days.~~ while jumping over the Grand Canyon.
That's how a real Knievel does it. >

That’s a ripe old age for a Knievel! >

A Presley and a Knievel dying? Is this the 70s again? >

My dad used to have dealerships and ran the car shows in North carolina. He had Robbie come do a jump one time. Evil actually showed up as well, he was on an oxygen tank. He wasn't meeting with people he just walked out and introduced robbie. My dad was the only person allowed to talk to him. They actually became good friends and talked on the phone quite often. Him and Robbie weren't on good terms and my dad helped facilitate them to meet up and talk. Robbie was a really nice dude but he definitely had some drinking issues. He started to come to Raleigh a lot after that and would park his tour bus at the Angus barn. He loved to drink at the wild turkey lounge. I was like 18 at the time? So it was a while ago. I do remember he was nothing but kind to me and my family though. He even gave me a shout out at the dealer's dinner at the Angus Barn one night. Robbie also invited us to Montana for Evil's funeral. This news really makes me sad. I'm thankful I got to meet and hangout with him. This really sucks. >

My goodness.  I outlasted the dad, and now the son.  My girlfriend dated Evel Knievel after she dated me.  I just wasn’t exciting enough.  Nor did I go for jumpsuits. >

"Sons of evil like Robbie Knievel" -Jedi Mind Tricks, The Psychosocial, Chemical, Biological, and Electromagnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness >

Wow this is spooky I just wen't down an Evel Knievel and son wikipedia rabbit hole just 2 days ago!!! 😮 >

Rest in peace, Kaptain. >

Jesus, 2023 ain't fuckin around... >

Lots of really unfortunate deaths early this year. Sad to hear. :( >

I got his dad's autograph. >

Sad, I never heard of him or his stunts until after he died. >

Oh dude! I sat next to him on a roller coaster by pure chance. >

did he look scared? >

Ohh so this is who that Psych episode is based off of.  I always assumed it was Evel Knievel. >

I guess god needed a daredevil?? >

“Do you like stunts? What about terminally ill step-fathers?” >

Took so many risks with his life, and cancer gets him in the end, like it will claim about 25% of us reading this. Yet governments and billionaires don't give AF about it. The idea that we have to wait for the free market to sort it out is a good example of how stupid humanity is. >

Wait those were actual real people!? >

Yes. Evel was from Butte, Montana - a point of pride for Montanans like me. (I don't think he was given the name "Evel" as a child, though...) Robbie was his son. >

Huh. I remember my mom telling me about Awful Knofel when I was a kid. I didn't realize that was a real person. 😄 >

Is it just me or does it seem like life expectancy is drastically decreasing? >

I know it's easy to focus on "celebrity" deaths and all but does there seem to be a disproportional amount in the past few days compared to any other? Or is just some bias? >

I think the "they come in threes" thing is happening here. While I'm not familiar with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, I got a CNN alert that their drummer had passed this morning at the age of 69. So three celebs passing too soon over the span of 24 hours... Doesn't always happen, and I think that's what makes it seem strange. >

where are all the right wing idiots claiming its from the vaccine 🙃 >

Blaming it on vaccination in 3… 2… 1…