Famous actors died as a result of Skiing accident
Here are 2 famous actors from the world died in Skiing accident:
Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono (February 16, 1935 Detroit-January 5, 1998 Stateline) a.k.a. Salvatore Philip Bono, Mayor Sonny Bono, Sonny Christie, Ronny Sommers, Prince Carter, Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono, Sonny or Sonny Bonno was an American record producer, politician, singer, actor, songwriter, musician and film score composer. He had five children, Chaz Bono, Christine Bono, Chesare Elan Bono, Chianna Maria Bono and Sean Bono.
Having experienced success in the music industry as part of the duo Sonny & Cher, Sonny Bono later shifted into politics and served as the mayor of Palm Springs, California from 1988 to 1992. He was then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he represented California's 44th congressional district from 1995 until his death in 1998. During his time in Congress, Bono was a vocal advocate for copyright protection in the music industry and worked on legislation to combat online copyright infringement. He died in a skiing accident at the age of 62.
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Shane McConkey
Shane McConkey (December 30, 1969 Vancouver-March 26, 2009 Dolomites) a.k.a. Saucer Boy or Cliff Huckstable was a Canadian freestyle skier and actor. His child is called Ayla McConkey.
Shane McConkey is widely regarded as one of the most influential skiers in the world, known for his innovation and fearless approach to skiing. He grew up skiing in Squaw Valley, California and quickly gained a reputation for pushing the limits of the sport. McConkey was instrumental in the development of ski base jumping, which involved skiing off cliffs and then deploying a parachute to glide to the ground.
In addition to his skiing career, McConkey also worked as a stunt double and appeared in several ski and snowboard films. He was known for his humor and infectious energy, and his death in a ski base jumping accident in 2009 was a shock to the skiing community. McConkey's legacy continues to inspire young skiers and his influence can be seen throughout the sport.
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