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Robbie Knievel Wife; Meet Krystal Kennedy-Knievel

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Emma Newman

Updated on January 18, 2026

Daredevil hero and Stuntman Evel Knievel’s Son daredevil Robbie Knievel has passed away.

The media outlet TMZ reported that the stuntman and daredevil Robbie Knievel passed away on Friday morning after a long fight with cancer.

Like his father before him, Knievel made his Madison Square Garden debut when he was just 8 years old.

In his career, he made over 350 leaps, breaking numerous records along the way. Jumping the fountains at Caesars Palace in 1989 was one of his most infamous exploits, considering it was one at which his father had previously failed.

By 2011, he had completed his final stunt.

Robbie Knievel Age

Age-wise, he was 60.

Robbie Knievel Biography

Robert Edward Nevill, better known as R. Nevill, was born in Butte, Montana on May 7, 1962. Parents Evel and Linda Knievel gave birth to him. There is information about his father, the legendary stuntman Evel, but none about his mother.

He is the youngest of four children; his older sisters, Kelly Knievel, Alicia Knievel, and Emma Knievel, and his younger brother, Tracy Knievel, all contributed to his upbringing. Robbie always admired his father’s stunt riding and eventually followed in his footsteps.

When he first drove a motorcycle through his modest local streets, he was just two years old. Even when his dad did wheelies, he usually just sat on the handlebars or his lap.

At the age of four, Robbie started doing tricks on his bike, and by the time he was seven, he was riding a motorcycle. When he was only eight years old, he and his father performed their show in Madison Square Garden.

His first tour with his father was when he was 12 years old, and he performed in the pre-jump shows. Robbie went to Central Catholic High School in Butte, Montana, for two years (1975–1976), but he dropped out before completing his diploma requirements. However, his father disapproved of his plan to expand the distance of his jumps.

Lifetime of Robbie Knievel

Robbie is in midair above the flames.
The relationship between Evel Knievel Sr. and his son, Evel Knievel Jr., deteriorated as Evel grew envious of his son’s success. Knievel ran away from home at 16 when his father tried to stop him from attempting ever-more dangerous acts.

Eager to step out from under his father’s shadow, he spent the next decade steadily advancing his career as a lower-billed performer at less prominent events. After some time apart, Robbie and his father reconnected and were close until Evel Knievel’s death in November 2007 at the age of 69.

Robbie Knievel’s Height

The year is 2021; tell me Robbie Knievel’s age, height, and weight. Robbie Knievel was born on May 7, 1962, making him 59 years old as of 2019. He is 6 feet 0 inches (182 cm) tall, has a weight of about 171 pounds (78 kg), and a height of about the same.

If we find out any new information regarding his physical attributes, we will add them here.

Prosperity in One’s Profession

For his first employment, he trained to operate an earthmover in a mine. Robbie was sacked from his work after he wrecked the huge vehicle into transmission wires while trying a wheelie with one of the earthmovers, knocking off control over the entire city.
To paraphrase Billie Eilish Please tell me about your family:

Robbie jumped the fountains at Caesars Palace in 1989 in homage of his dad, whose dad Evel had previously tried and failed to do so in 1967.
With a successful landing, Knievel made history as the first person to jump the fountains. After the stunt, Knievel told his father, “That was for you, Dad.”
In 1968, he tried a daring act that landed him in the hospital with a shattered femur, pelvis, and numerous other broken bones. He played at the Exposition in Toronto with his dad in 1974.
After that, he accompanied his dad on several adventures, and, with his dad’s approval, he started taking some moderately risky actions.
In 1993, Knievel challenged British motorbike stuntman Eddie Kidd to a “jump off” in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for the title of world champion.
Knievel thought that Kidd was the only legitimate jump rider in the world.
On February 24, 1998, Robbie attempted to break the world record for the longest bungee jump with a leap of 231 feet (70 m) over a line of 30 limos.
The Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was the site of the jump. Similar to the Caesars Palace jump, Evel Knievel was present to lend his support.
On February 4, 1999, Knievel leaped the 40 meters (130 feet) between the Jockey Club Towers in Las Vegas.
To prevent himself from plunging from the second tower, Knievel deliberately wrecked his motorcycle into a pile of hay.
The jump over the Grand Canyon on May 20, 1999, was Knievel’s most well-known. Robbie’s dad originally wanted to undertake a Grand Canyon jump, but he opted for the rocket-propelled Snake River Canyon jump instead.

Robbie Knievel Wife

Robbie Knievel is married to the beautiful Krystal Kennedy-Knievel. Disclosing information about his daughter is a very nuanced and intriguing move.

Robbie Knievel Children

It’s true what you’ve heard. Robbie is the proud parent of two lovely young ladies, Krysten and Karmen. In addition, the well-known stuntman has a grandson and granddaughter, named Kane and Alison. Everything indicates one thing at this point.

Robbie would prefer that the media not have access to details about his wife. What we know about the current partner is based on hearsay, as is what we know about the previous partner. Those who are following along will be made aware of any noteworthy developments.

 Robbie Knievel Net-Worth

As the dangerous stuntman that he is, Robbie Knievel is expected to have a net worth of $12 million by 2021.

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