Hollywood stuntman set on fire for Pink Floyd cover dies aged 88
Summary
Ronnie Rondell Jr, a Hollywood stuntman known for being set on fire for a Pink Floyd album cover, died at age 88 in Missouri. He worked on various films and TV shows from the 1950s to the early 2000s, including well-known movies like Lethal Weapon and The Matrix Reloaded. He received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to stunt work.Key Facts
- Ronnie Rondell Jr passed away on August 12, 2023, in Missouri at the age of 88.
- He was set on fire for the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album "Wish You Were Here."
- His career included work on films like Lethal Weapon, The Karate Kid, and Star Trek: First Contact.
- Rondell was involved in TV series such as Charlie's Angels and Baywatch.
- He performed a famous stunt by jumping from a burning pole in the 1963 movie Kings of the Sun.
- He started his own company, Stunts Unlimited, in 1970 and retired in 2001.
- Rondell received a lifetime achievement award at the Taurus World Stunt Awards in 2004.
- He is survived by his wife Mary and his son, Ronald, another industry professional.
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