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1978 Karl Wallenda death fall....
1978 Karl Wallenda death fall....
Item # 722570
March 23, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, March 23, 1978
* Karl Wallenda death fall
* The Flying Wallendas
* High wire artist- daredevil
The front page has two graphic photos showing Karl Wallenda falling to his death with one column heading: "High-wire fall kills Wallenda"
And page 7 has a heading that reads: "10-story fall on high wire kills Patriarch of Wallendas" and more with two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 136 pages, a little light foxing at the margins, nice condition.
background: Karl Wallenda, the legendary high-wire artist and founder of The Flying Wallendas, died on March 22, 1978, at the age of 73, in a tragic accident in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was attempting a daring high-wire walk between two hotels without a safety net, a hallmark of his fearless career. During the stunt, strong gusts of wind caused him to lose his balance, and he fell approximately eight stories to his death. Wallenda had spent decades performing death-defying feats around the world, often without safety equipment, and his death marked the first time a Wallenda was killed during a performance. Despite the tragedy, his legacy endured through his family, many of whom continue the high-wire tradition today.
Category: The 20th Century
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