100 Things To Do Before You Die author dies

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Friday, 29th August 2008

These are the poignant words of Dave Freeman, the author of 100 things to do before you die, who died this week after falling and banging his head at home in California.

An inspiration to many, his book included travel experiences ranging from grandma friendly visiting Royal Ascot, to down and dirty experiences including running with the bulls in Pampalona, Spain, nude night surfing in Australia and the loudest yelling competition in North Carolina.

One of Dave Freeman's firm favorites was the annual Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain. Here firework-filled papier-mache statues of politicians and celebrities are exploded at the stroke of midnight.

Family say that Dave Freeman was only able to do about half the activities he recommended before he passed away. According to the books co-author, Neil Teplica, Freeman’s mantra was:


‘There's not many people who do' Mr Teplica said, but his friend 'lived the life he wrote about'.

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