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ABOUT
Drag racer from Canada who won six Grand Prix titles from 1977 to 1982. He died in an accident while qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix.He has remained popular in Canadian culture. The country released a postage stamp with his image in 1997.He was teammates with French driver Didier Pironi.
BEFORE FAMEHe earned his professional racing license at the Jim Russell Racing School before joining the Formula Ford racing class.
PERSONAL LIFEThe signature "V" on his helmet was designed by his wife, Joann.
FUN FACTSRace Car Driver Gilles Villeneuve were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Tiger, it is 16 days until Gilles Villeneuve next birthday.
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