How Did Robbie Knievel Die? What Was His Net Worth at Time of Death

American stuntman Robbie Knievel sadly passed away in Nevada at the age of 60 on Friday, January 13^th, 2023, according to his brother. He established records with daring motorcycle jumps in the footsteps of his thrill-seeking father, including at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1989 and a gap in the Grand Canyon a decade later.

Keep reading to know more about Robbie Knievel, including who he was, what was his net worth at the time of his death, how he died, what was the cause of his death, tributes for Robbie Knievel, and much more!

Who Was Robbie Knievel?

Robert Edward Knievel II popularly known as Robbie Knievel was born on May 7, 1962, in Butte, Montana to Evel and Linda, a former cheerleader. He started riding a bike as a young child to imitate his renowned father, Evel Knievel, who passed away in 2007 in Clearwater, Florida. He started riding motorbikes at age 7, gave his father’s first performance at Madison Square Garden at age 8, and began touring with him at age 12. For the sake of advancing his career, he left Butte’s Central Catholic High School.

However, Robbie successfully accomplished the leap in 1989 with a specially constructed Honda, unlike Evel Knievel who famously came dangerously close to passing out in 1967 when he crashed his Harley-Davidson during a jump over the Caesars Palace fountains in Las Vegas.

Career Highlights of Robbie Knievel

Robbie Knievel also performed eye-catching leaps on the Las Vegas Strip in 1998 at the Tropicana Hotel, between two buildings in 1999 at the Jockey Club, and on December 31, 2008, on New Year’s Eve among pyrotechnics in front of a volcanic feature at The Mirage.

In 1999, Robbie Knievel completed a motorcycle jump over a 61-meter (220-foot) chasm at an Indian reserve near Grand Canyon National Park. Robbie Knievel said his father had always wanted to jump the Arizona monument but had never done it. In his collision, Robbie Knievel shattered his leg.

Robbie Knievel performed over 350 jumps throughout his career, 20 of which he set world records for. Following in his father’s footsteps, he achieved renown in 1989 by performing the same stunt that had almost killed him 21 years earlier: jumping the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Robbie Knievel Net Worth 2023

Robbie Knievel, an American stuntman, had a net worth of nearly $10 million as of 2023. He earned a sizeable amount of his net worth via endorsement deals, fees, and performances. Apart from that, his salary, price pools, earnings, and bonuses made up the majority of his income. Robbie has a huge fan following on and off the field which apparently helped him to earn an enormous amount of money.

How Did Robbie Knievel Die? Cause of Death

Robbie Knievel, a fierce competitor, and stunt performer sadly passed away early on Friday, January 13^th, 2023. He had a big impact on the stunt and daredevil industries and accomplished life-threatening acts, broke numerous world records, and was well-known for his trademark backflip.

Robbie Knievel died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He has reportedly been receiving hospice care in Reno for the previous few days following a fight with cancer, according to a family source. Nobody has yet provided any information on the specifics of his funeral service.

His brother, Kelly Knievel confirmed his death to The Associated Press and said, “Daredevils don’t lead easy lives. They have to think of a new jump every time they do one.”

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Fans Mourn on Robbie Knievel’s Demise

Fans quickly turned to social media to express their sorrow about Robbie’s passing.

Den Dunham posted, “Robbie Knievel, who was also known as Kaptain Robbie Knievel and was the son of Evel Knievel, passed away at the age of 60.”

Richard Ray Rawling tweeted

“Another legend is gone. Rest in Heaven, Steven Knievel”

Bret Michaels said, “We will miss you, Robbie Knievel. I applaud the man who attended many of our performances and jumped the Grand Canyon. I wish you a peaceful rest.”

Eddie Gossage mentioned, “One night in Indianapolis, Rob, and Florence Henderson joined me for a memorable supper. I will miss Robbie. Happy landings, my friend.

We pray that God will grant Robbie Knievel’s soul eternal peace and send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. You can keep coming back to our website to read more articles of this kind.

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