Duffy Hambleton: Facts about Kitty O’Neil’s husband

Duffy Hambleton was a Hollywood stuntman and race car driver who gained notoriety for being the husband of legendary stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil.

Here are some facts about Duffy Hambleton:

• Duffy Hambleton was born in 1937
• He began his career as a stuntman in the 1960s, and quickly gained a reputation for his fearlessness and skill.
• Hambleton worked on many high-profile films and TV shows, including THX 1138 (1971), Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) and Jackson County Jail (1976)
• He was also a successful race car driver, and won several championships throughout his career.
• Hambleton and O’Neil were married in 1988. The couple met while working together on the film “The Blues Brothers.”
• O’Neil and Hambleton were both passionate about speed and adrenaline-fueled activities. Together, they set several land speed records and performed death-defying stunts.
• In 1993, Hambleton suffered a serious head injury while performing a stunt on the set of “Rage and Honor II.” He never fully recovered from the injury, and died on October 5, 1995, at the age of 65.
• Despite his tragic death, Duffy Hambleton’s legacy as a stuntman and race car driver lives on.
• He is remembered for his bravery, skill, and his partnership with one of the greatest stuntwomen of all time, Kitty O’Neil.