Real Madron 6 Posted December 1, 2007 Richard Hammond should interview Evel Kanyevil instead. in fact they could talk about car crashes too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted December 3, 2007 Richard Hammond should interview Evel Kanyevil instead.in fact they could talk about car crashes too. Wait, I go out of town for a few days, Evel Knievel dies, and no one posts about it on the DL? That is lame, people. I shall presume there is extensive discussion about his demise elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted December 3, 2007 Wait, I go out of town for a few days, Evel Knievel dies, and no one posts about it on the DL? That is lame, people. I shall presume there is extensive discussion about his demise elsewhere. Erm............................. Somebody did right here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted December 3, 2007 It's called 'I didn't read the thread' but it's an easy mistake to make if you only read page six. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted December 4, 2007 Wait, I go out of town for a few days, Evel Knievel dies, and no one posts about it on the DL? That is lame, people. I shall presume there is extensive discussion about his demise elsewhere. Erm............................. Somebody did right here. Banshees Scream Posted Yesterday, 06:26 PM It's called 'I didn't read the thread' but it's an easy mistake to make if you only read page six. D'oh! Er, what Banshees said.... *Must read thread before posting* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted December 5, 2007 erm.. embarrassing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted December 6, 2007 I knew the sonofabitch and won't miss him a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 30, 2008 His son Robbie recently broke another of the old man's records. Robbie does things his dad never did, like riding bikes designed for jumping and taking safety very seriously. But you never know...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 13, 2009 Robbie Maddison still at it lately. Very impressive but he needs to get lucky every time, deadpoolers just need to get lucky once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted December 15, 2009 Robbie Knievel attempting to jump lots of buses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted December 19, 2009 It's called 'I didn't read the thread' but it's an easy mistake to make if you only read page six. I searched, couldn't find any mention of Knievel. PAGE Six Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 6, 2011 Also don't forget England's version of Knievel - Eddie Kidd. He came a cropper on his chopper in 1996. The quote below is from his web-site. After my accident, I fell into a coma for many months and had sustained serious injuries, including an injury to my brain. I regained conciousness much to the relief and delight to, not only my friends and family, but to my millions of worldwide fans that had followed me throughout my daredevil career. These severe injuries have left me confined to a wheelchair, however, this does not prevent me from leading a full and rewarding life. Even now I have to get my hands around a throttle and spend many hours riding around on my quad bike.......... Once a biker always a biker. I spend a great deal of my time working to combat this disability. My friends are fantastic and I know they are always there to support me and give me fresh hope and courage.......I absolutely refuse to let this beat me...... Bikes and the DeathList seem like a match made in heaven! DWB Eddie Kidd completes London Marathon in 7 weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted June 7, 2011 Also don't forget England's version of Knievel - Eddie Kidd.[...] Bikes and the DeathList seem like a match made in heaven! DWB Eddie Kidd completes London Marathon in 7 weeks... It's the need, the need for speed. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted June 8, 2011 Eddie Kidd was on This Morning* just now. I hadn't realised he'd (sort of) recovered from his crash/coma and that it's only fairly recently he's gone downhill (as it were) again and is pretty much unable to speak. His hair's lovely for a 51-year-old, mind. * Was just flicking through the channels, honest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 8, 2011 Re Kidd, the media are fairly circumspect about showing film of the 1996 accident, which - incidentally - was also missing from YouTube the other day when I tried to explain to the Voice of Young Maryport who Kidd was. I hadn't realised he'd been better able to speak than he can now. I'm guessing this 26 miles was a major effort on his part, truly exhausting, probably tougher mentally than a lot of his more celebrated stunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted October 28, 2011 Not sure where to post this, but at present, a stuntman that hasn't been named yet dies on the set of a new Sylvester Stallone movie. Is there a stuntman thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Is there a stuntman thread? Yeah, but it's so cunningly disguised as one for a celebrity that you can't tell what it is with a fleeting glimpse. Edited October 29, 2011 by Magere Hein Two posts moved from 'The Fringes Of Fame' topic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 16, 2012 Eddie Kidd got a gong in the latest honours list; mainly commemorating his London Marathon achievement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 9, 2018 Travis Pastrana has just completed a leap over 16 Greyhound buses, he's about to attempt a jump over 52 cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted November 7, 2018 Kitty O'Neil Wonder Woman Stuntwoman Dies at 72 This seems to be the thread for Stuntmen and Stuntwomen (no doubt Sir Creep will redirect me shortly). I'd never heard of her but she sounds like she led an interesting life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 7, 2018 Yes? No? 1 hour ago, Grim Up North said: Kitty O'Neil Wonder Woman Stuntwoman Dies at 72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted November 15, 2021 Brief update on Eddie Kidd. 59 now, wheelchair bound and brain damaged. Voice now going too. Family setting up fundraising account. Stunt hero Eddie Kidd is losing his speech and appeals for Stephen Hawking voicebox (msn.com) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,392 Posted January 13, 2023 Evel's son Robbie Knievel dead at 60. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajlposh 549 Posted January 13, 2023 His son Robbie has died 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,175 Posted January 13, 2023 Anyone else shocked that Robbie Knievel died before Eddie Kidd? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
