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Karl Wallenda | |
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 Wallenda in Sarasota, Florida, 1960s | |
| Born | January 21, 1905 |
| Died | March 22, 1978 (aged 73) |
| Cause of death | Accidental fall |
| Nationality | German American |
| Occupation(s) | Daredevil, Circus Performer |
| Spouse | Helen Kreis Wallenda |
| Relatives | Nik Wallenda (great-grandson) |
Karl Wallenda (/wɔːˈlɛndə/; January 21, 1905 – March 22, 1978) was a German-American high wire artist. He was the founder of The Flying Wallendas, a daredevil circus troupe whose members performed dangerous stunts far above the ground, often without a safety net.