Keenan Milton

Skateboarder

Birthday August 4, 1974

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Georgia

DEATH DATE Jul 5, 2001 (26)

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About

Late professional skateboarder who unexpectedly drowned at an Independence Day party in 2001. He is remembered for his appearances in videos for companies like Girl Skateboards and Transworld Skateboarding.

Before Fame

He grew up in Harlem, New York and was raised primarily by his grandmother, Georgia Patterson.

Trivia

His memory has been honored in songs by artists like Murs and Devendra Banhart. Banhart's 2013 album 'Mala' includes a song titled 'The Ballad of Keenan Milton.'

Family Life

He was one of nine children and had four brothers and four sisters.

Associated With

He and fellow skateboarder Rick McCrank both appeared in videos for Girl Skateboards.