James Miller (parachutist)
James Jarrett Miller also known as Fan Man (October 28, 1963 – c. September 22, 2002) was a parachutist and paraglider pilot from Henderson, Nevada, known for his appearances at various sporting events. His most famous appearance was the November 6, 1993 boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip near Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan Man made headlines in the United States when he used his powered paraglider to fly into the arena, eventually crashing into the ring.
Read more about James Miller (parachutist): Background, The Fan Man Fight, Other Stunts, Death
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