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Mike Kennedy (born March 15, 1963) is a pilot, skydiver, and motorcycle racer who has accomplished more in his lifetime than most people could ever dream of accomplishing.
He is the epitome of the “go big or go home” mantra, and life has never stopped him from pursuing his goals and dreams.
After all, Mike Kennedy once said that he would not allow anything to happen unless it was virtually impossible. When you get down to it, you realize that this is what life is about – pursuing difficult things that bring you satisfaction and excitement.
American actor
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| Name: | Mike Kennedy |
| Date of Birth: | March 15, 1963 (55 years old) |
| place of birth: | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| die: | September 1, 2018 |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Bonnie Kennedy, Robert C. Kennedy |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Valerie Kennedy |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $20 million |
Early life and education
Mike Kennedy was born on March 15, 1963, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Bonnie Kennedy and Robert C. Kennedy. As his father was a pilot for United Airlines, he was fascinated by flying at an early age.
At age 13, he built his own miniature electric model airplane at home and earned his private pilot’s license through flight school during high school, graduating with honors in 1981.
Mike Kennedy went to college after high school with a full scholarship for track and field, but he dropped out to pursue a career in racing. His childhood was full of adventures. His family went on many adventures. When he was 15, his father taught him how to fly. He remembers how much it was fun to learn something new about flying at such a young age.
Flying is fun because it allows Mike Kennedy to see all sorts of things from above. He has always loved skydiving, so now he can do both at the same time, which makes him even more excited!
Personal life
Mike Kennedy was married to Valerie Kennedy. The couple also had children. He was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the freeway on Friday, September 1, 2018, at the age of 59. The accident occurred near Del Mar, California.
His death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The cause of death has not yet been released, but Mike Kennedy was reportedly driving a black Ford Mustang GT 500 when it struck another vehicle, then hit two trees and caught fire.
Profession
Mike Kennedy has won several awards for his achievements in motorsports. He is also a stunt driver, skydiver and motorcycle racer in a variety of events.
Some of his achievements include acting in several blockbuster movies like Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Forrest Gump Racer (1976), Hooper (1978), etc. His love for speed racing started in high school when Mike Kennedy participated in many weekend drag races held at the family farm.
Interestingly, he has worked with famous actors in many blockbuster films. Not only that, Mike Kennedy also holds several patents in the field of engineering. Later, he joined Bell Helicopter as a test flight engineer.
He later worked for many major Hollywood studios, including Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. His works include Raiders of the Lost Ark (1986), Days of Thunder (1990), and Hooper (1978), all of which were critically acclaimed.
In 1978, Mike Kennedy, in partnership with the Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School, began hosting professional race car races to bring amateurs who dreamed of becoming professional race car drivers closer to their dreams.
net worth
Before his death, Mike Kennedy’s net worth was estimated to be $20 million.
