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Evel Knievel's son Robbie Knievel - who was also known as Kaptain Robbie Knievel - has died at the age 60. The daredevil passed away after being in hospice following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He took after his father's career as he was known for his death-defying motorcycle jumps, and racked up a total of 350 jumps over his lifetime. Robbie started at a young age and had his father tutor him in the art of jumping a motorcycle over objects. One of Robbie's most publicized stunts came in 2009 when he jumped over the man-made volcano in...

Evel's son shows he's got the ride stuff Sunday, August 1st, 2004 Robbie Knievel soars over two helicopters and five planes on the Intrepid last night. It was deja-vroom on the Intrepid last night. "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel, son of famed daredevil Evel Knievel, jumped over two helicopters and five planes on the deck of the aircraft-carrier-turned-museum. Organizers of the stunt, broadcast live on the cable channel TNT, were breathless in their descriptions of the danger the 45-year-old faced.

'Captain' Robbie Kneviel son of famed daredevil Evel Knievel last night jumped over two helcopters and five planes on the deck of the USS Intrepid aircaft carrier turned museum. Organizers of the stunt, broadcast like on the cable network TNT, were breathless in their depiction of the dangers that the 45 year old faced.Two paramedics were on hand to rush him to the hospital if he crashed, and a fire boat was at the ready in case he strayed overboard, they informed the audience. Adding to the drama, the vintage aircraft that Knievel had to soar over was tagged as...

Evel Knievel's Kid To Jump Aircraft Carrier NEW YORK CITY (Wireless Flash) -- Stunt cyclist Evel Knievel once tried to jump a canyon and now his son is trying to jump an aircraft carrier. On July 31, "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel plans to jump over six military airplanes on the deck of the aircraft carrier museum U.S.S Intrepid. In order to complete the 180-foot jump, Knievel says he had to build a 30-foot high ski ramp to help his bike build up enough speed. He originally planned to jump two aircraft carriers at once but it was logistically impossible. The stunt...