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Rell Sunn was born on 31 July, 1950 in Mākaha, HI, is an American surfer. Discover Rell Sunn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
31 July, 1950 |
| Birthday |
31 July |
| Birthplace |
Mākaha, Hawaii |
| Date of death |
January 2, 1998, |
| Died Place |
Mākaha, Hawaii |
| Nationality |
HI |
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Rell Sunn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Rell Sunn height not available right now. We will update Rell Sunn's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Rell Sunn's Husband?
Her husband is Dave Parmenter (m. 1995–1998)
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Dave Parmenter (m. 1995–1998) |
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| Children |
Jan Sunn-Carreira |
Rell Sunn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rell Sunn worth at the age of 48 years old? Rell Sunn’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from HI. We have estimated
Rell Sunn's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Sun was Hawaii’s number one female amateur surfer for five years. She was Hawaii's first female lifeguard. In 1966, she accompanied Duke Kahanamoku on a trip to California to attend a world championship, and began traveling around the world to compete professionally.
With Mary Setterholm, Jericho Poppler, and MaryLou Drummy, Sunn co-founded the Women’s International Surfing Association (WISA) in 1975, the first women’s pro circuit. .
Rell Sunn died on January 2, 1998, aged 47. More than 3,000 people attended her memorial service, where her ashes were scattered in the ocean off her native Makaha.
In 1996, Sunn was the topic of the song "Mother Of The Sea" by Hawaiian singer/songwriter Darren Benitez. In 1997, an award-winning documentary about Sunn's life, Heart of the Sea, was filmed by Charlotte Lagarde and Lisa Denker. In 2010 a book, Stories of Rell Sunn: Queen of Mākaha, was published. Dave Wronski, lead guitarist of Slacktone, composed an instrumental surf rock tune, "Rell Sunn Aloha", in her honor.
In August 1996 she was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame as that year's Woman of the Year; the Walk is in Huntington Beach, California.
In 1982, Sunn ranked number one in the world on longboard.
In 1982, during a pro surf meet in Huntington Beach, California, Sunn felt a lump in her breast which turned out to be breast cancer. When she was diagnosed in 1983, her prognosis was for one year. Sunn continued to surf every day after her diagnosis, despite the pain and chemotherapy associated with the disease.
In 1979, Sunn, along with Jericho Poppler, Lynne Boyer, Margo Oberg, Cherie Gross, Linda Davoli, Debbie Beacham, Becky Benson and Brenda Scott, formed Women’s Pro Surfing (WPS) with pro women .
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn (July 31, 1950 in Hawaii – January 2, 1998 in Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii) was an American world surfing champion. Known as "Queen of Makaha" and "Aunty Rell", she was a pioneer in the world of women's surfing.
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn was born on July 31, 1950 in Mākaha, Hawaii. Her middle name, which means "the heart of the sea," was given to her by her grandmother. Sunn's father was a beachboy, a term for men who were some mix of a lifeguard, surfing instructor, and tourist guide. She began surfing at the age of 4.
