Bob Yerkes, the Hollywood stunt performer known for his work in the Star Wars and Back to the Future franchises, has died. He was 92.
Legendary Hollywood stuntman, 'Back to the Future, Return of the Jedi', Bob Yerkes dies at 92
The former acrobat died Tuesday morning at his home in Northridge, California, according to a statement from fellow stunt performer Darlene Williams Bostock, who grew up training with Yerkes.
“I am terribly saddened to hear that my mentor and stunt coach Bob Yerkes passed away this morning in Northridge, California,” Bostock announced in a Facebook post. “Bobby opened the door to his home and backyard to anyone who needed a place to stay or to train for a job. … I would not have had a career in stunts without Bob Yerkes.”
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