Remembering Kitty O'Neil on her 77th birthday

 Kitty O'Neil was an American stuntwoman and speed racer who achieved a number of incredible accomplishments throughout her life. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1946, O'Neil was deaf from a young age due to contracting measles, but she never let her disability hold her back.


After graduating from high school, O'Neil moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in stunts. She quickly made a name for herself as one of the top stuntwomen in the industry, working on movies such as "The Blues Brothers", "Airport 1975", and "Smokey and the Bandit II". She also appeared in a number of television shows, including "Wonder Woman", "The Bionic Woman", and "CHiPs".

In addition to her work in Hollywood, O'Neil was also a highly accomplished racer. She set numerous land speed records throughout the 1970s, becoming the first woman to exceed 500 miles per hour and earning the nickname "the fastest woman in the world". She also worked as a stunt driver in movies and TV shows, including "The Man with the Golden Gun" and "The Blues Brothers".

O'Neil's most famous stunt, however, came in 1976 when she performed a 127-foot freefall from a helicopter into a pile of airbags for the movie "The Bionic Woman". The stunt, which was one of the most dangerous ever attempted at the time, earned O'Neil a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Throughout her life, O'Neil faced numerous challenges and obstacles due to her deafness, but she never let them stop her from achieving her goals. She was a true trailblazer in the world of stunts and racing, breaking barriers and setting records for women in both industries. Her courage, determination, and skill continue to inspire people around the world today.

Sadly, O'Neil passed away in 2018 at the age of 72, but her legacy lives on as a reminder of the incredible things that can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

 

 

 

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