About Gary Wells
Gary Wells was a stunt performer.
Gary Wells (1957 – 2020) was an American motorcycle daredevil. On September 15, 1980, during a taping of the reality television show That's Incredible! he attempted to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace, a stunt made famous by Evel Knievel's failed attempt, but also crashed and was severely injured.
Gary Wells died in Glendale, Ariz., on August 6, 2020.
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Who was Gary Wells?
American motorcycle daredevil
When did Gary Wells die?
Gary Wells died on 6 August 2020.
What was Gary Wells's occupation?
Gary Wells was a stunt performer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gary Wells (motorcyclist)
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