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Biography

Mike Kennedy (born March 15, 1963), an aviator, a skydiver, and motorcycle racer, has accomplished more in his lifetime than most people ever dream of accomplishing in their lifetime. 

He is the epitome of the saying go big or go home and has never let life hold him back from pursuing his goals and dreams. 

After all, Mike Kennedy said that he wouldn’t allow anything to happen unless it was almost impossible. When you get down to it, that’s what life is all about—pursuing difficult things to achieve to provide yourself with fulfilment and excitement.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:Mike Kennedy
Born:15 March 1963 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Died:September 1, 2018
Nationality:American
Height:N/A
Parents:Bonnie Kennedy, Robert C. Kennedy
Siblings:N/A
Wife • Spouse:Valerie Kennedy
Girlfriend • Partner:N/A
Children:N/A
Occupation:Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:$20 million

Early Life & Education

On March 15th, 1963, Mike Kennedy was born to Bonnie Kennedy and Robert C. Kennedy in Anchorage, Alaska. From an early age, he was fascinated with flying, thanks to his father being a pilot with United Airlines. 

By age 13, he was building his own miniature electric-powered model aeroplanes at home while earning his private pilot’s license via flight school during high school, where he graduated valedictorian in 1981. 

Mike Kennedy went to college after high school and obtained a full athletic scholarship for track and field, but he dropped out to pursue a racing career instead. His childhood was filled with adventure. His family had many adventures. When he turned 15, his father taught him how to fly. He remembers having a great time learning new things about flying at such a young age. 

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Flying is fun because it allows Mike Kennedy to see all kinds of things from above. He has always loved skydiving, so now he can do both at once, which makes it even more exciting for him!

Personal Life

Mike Kennedy was married, and his wife was named Valerie Kennedy. The Couple is also blessed with children. He died in a three-car crash on a highway on Friday, September 1, 2018, at the age of 59. The accident occurred near Del Mar, California. 

Many sources, including San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed his death. The cause of death was not disclosed yet, but Mike Kennedy was reportedly driving a black Ford Mustang GT 500 when he crashed into another car before hitting two trees and bursting into flames.

Career

Mike Kennedy has earned several awards for his impressive career in motorsports. He is also a stunt driver, skydiver, and motorbike racer who has competed in several events. 

Some of his achievements include appearing in several big films like Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), The Gumball Rally (1976), Hooper (1978), and others. His love for speed racing started in high school when Mike Kennedy participated in numerous weekend drag races on the family farm. 

Interestingly, he has worked on several big films with renowned actors. Not only that, but Mike Kennedy also holds multiple patents in the engineering field. Later on, he also joined Bell Helicopter as a test pilot engineer.

He went on to work for many major Hollywood studios, including Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios. Some of his critically acclaimed works include Indy 500 (1986), Days of Thunder (1990), Hooper (1978), and others. 

In 1978 in association with Bob Bondurant School for high-performance driving, Mike Kennedy started holding competitions for professional racers to bring those amateurs who dream about it professionally closer to their dreams.

Net Worth

Mike Kennedy had an estimated net worth of $20 million before his demise.

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Update: 2024-08-15