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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I'm sure as fellow enthusiasts, you'll agree with me that Phil Hill was a giant amongst mortals. I just read on Edmunds.com that Mr. Hill passed this morning in Monterey, CA.

I've seen some vintage films of him race and he was amazing. And I truly enjoyed several of the articles he contributed to Road and Track.

We lost Paul Frere earlier this year and now Phil Hill. Two absolute giants have passed.

Godspeed Mr. Hill.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I didn't know he was having health issues, he looked so vibrant when I see him on Speed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Phil Hill RIP.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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I opened a similar thread with PH and Andreas Pininfarina
1 should be closed, i think this 1 just cdause the other has both legends
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kartrcr4life,Aug 28 2008, 03:40 PM
I didn't know he was having health issues, he looked so vibrant when I see him on Speed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Phil Hill RIP.
He was suffering with Parkinsons, I believe.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Godspeed
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Every time Classic and Sportscar magazine reported sighting him at some event, they kept using the word "frail". I had been expecting this...




Maybe I'll watch "Grand Prix" tonight, even his dreadful acting was worth watching.
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