Jason Richards, a New Zealand–born V8 Supercar driver, died on December 15, 2011 after a 14-month battle with adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer. He passed away at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, surrounded by his family.[3][5]
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- Illness: Adrenocortical carcinoma diagnosed November 2010; underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and trials, with a brief return to competition in 2011.[5][3]
- Age and impact: He was 35 and remained a highly respected figure in the racing community, with tributes pouring in from teams, drivers, and fans.[10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of his career highlights and the reactions from the racing community at the time, with citations.
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Australian and international drivers and personalities have opened up via social media to pay their tributes to Jason Richards
speedcafe.comDespite fighting bravely since last November, V8 Supercar star Jason Richards has lost his battle with illness.
www.crash.netThe family of 21-year-old Carlos Richards, who was killed in the three-alarm fire that also killed firefighter Timothy Klein on Sunday, are asking the community for some help paying for Richards' funeral and finding his mother a new place to live after the fire destroyed the family's home. (All state required social distancing procedures will be observed including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the Funeral Home).
tenis-prerov.czThe death of V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards overnight has robbed the sport of a charismatic and popular figure; not to mention a quick driver. Mark Glendenning remembers the 'Chief Speedstar'
www.autosport.comLocal friends and fans of New Zealand-born V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards will be able to pay their respects at a memorial service in Auckland on Waitangi Day (Monday February 06).
autotrader.co.nzRacing Driver Jason Richards Dies Aged 35 It is with huge regret and sadness that BJR confirms the death today of team-mate Jason Richards after a courageous 13-month battle with cancer. Jason, 35, died last night (Thursday December 15) at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, surrounded by his close family. Jason was diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma in November 2010. He has since undergone surgery, chemotherapy and several drug trials, as well as travelling to Michigan for expert advice....
au.motorsport.comJASON RICHARDSON died in New York on May 11, 1991, of complications related to AIDS.
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