McQueen died in 79' in a Juarez clinic after surgery to remove multiple metastasis from his pleural mesothelioma; possibly related to military asbestos exposure. Smoking increases the risk of mesothelioma with asbestos, but does not alone cause mesothelioma.
as a young man, he worked in west coast shipyards doing demo work on decommissioned ships that were infested with asbestos....i have known several construction workers who died from asbestosis - it is a particularly nasty way to die.
steve was additionally a legendary off road motorcycle racer....see bruce brown's "on any sunday" - it's worth a watch.
gun looks to be an S56.
best regards, tom
Last edited by graybeardtmm3; 02/17/2201:49 PM.
"it's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards." lewis carroll, Alice in Wonderland
It is good to hear that McQueen Indian Scout motorcycle is still with us.
However, the following from Jay Leno shows one of the most magnificent autos in the world of its time that McQueen owned and will be remembered long after most of us are dead and gone.
Ted; yes not only is the recoil terrible in appearance it was installed by a rank amateur. What garbage.
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