Inspiring a generation of people to do insane stunts that result in them being thrown around like spineless rag dolls, Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69.

Knievel's death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Krysten Knievel. He had been in failing health for years, suffering from diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable condition that scarred his lungs

Evel managed to break nearly 40 bones before retiring and was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute as "American's Legendary Daredevil". Pretty cool honor for basically doing crazy stuff and hurting youself as a career choice. Try and top that Steve-O. Classic Evel Knievel video after the jump.

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