Steve Fossett

Pilot

Birthday April 22, 1944

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Sep 3, 2007 (63)

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About

American adventurer and pilot who made five flights around the world, including one in a hot air balloon.

Before Fame

He made his fortune on Wall Street and used his earnings to fund his adventurous career in aviation.

Trivia

He disappeared while preparing for a flight over Nevada.

Family Life

He married Peggy Fossett in 1968.

Associated With

He was a close friend of fellow adventurer and aviation pioneer Richard Branson.