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Didier Pironi(1952-1987)

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Didier Pironi was born on 26 March 1952 in Villecresnes, Val-de-Marne, France. He is known for Formula 1 (1950), Gasoline (1984) and Pole Position: I guerrieri della Formula 1 (1980). He was married to Catherine Bleynie. He died on 23 August 1987 in Poole, England, UK.
BornMarch 26, 1952
DiedAugust 23, 1987(35)
BornMarch 26, 1952
DiedAugust 23, 1987(35)
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Formula 1 (1950)
Formula 1
9.4
TV Series
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Gilles Villeneuve in Gasoline (1984)
Gasoline
8.8
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  • 1984
Pole Position: I guerrieri della Formula 1 (1980)
Pole Position: I guerrieri della Formula 1
  • Self
  • 1980
Ferrari Turbo
Short
  • Self
  • 1982

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  • Formula 1 (1950)
    Formula 1
    9.4
    TV Series
    • chairman
    • 1980–1982

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • M. Didier Pironi
  • Born
    • March 26, 1952
    • Villecresnes, Val-de-Marne, France
  • Died
    • August 23, 1987
    • Poole, England, UK(offshore accident)
  • Spouse
    • Catherine BleynieApril 8, 1982 - ? (divorced)

Did you know

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    His girlfriend Catherine Goux gave birth to twins Didier and Gilles in January 1988, five month after the Didier Pironi's death.
  • Nickname
    • Didi

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