Rell Sunn
- January 9, 2024
- Surfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rell Sunn |
| Occupation | Surfer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 31, 1950(1950-07-31) |
| Age | 74 |
| Date Of Death | January 2, 1998, Mākaha, HI |
| Birthplace | Makaha |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Hawaii |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Rell Sunn Biography
| Name | Rell Sunn |
| Birthday | Jul 31 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Makaha |
| Home Town | Hawaii |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Dave Parmenter |
| Children(s) | Jan Sunn-Carreira |
Rell Sunn is one of the most popular and richest Surfer who was born on July 31, 1950 in Makaha, Hawaii, United States.
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.
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 Sunn Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Surfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rell Sunn is one of the richest Surfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rell Sunn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Rell Sunn Dating?
According to our records, Rell Sunn married to Dave Parmenter. As of December 1, 2023, Rell Sunn’s is not dating anyone.
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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.
Facts & Trivia
Ranked on the list of most popular Surfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rell Sunn celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.
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.
How old was Rell Sunn when she died?
47 years (1950–1998)
What happened to Rell Sunn?
HONOLULU (AP) _ Rell Sunn, a pioneer in women’s professional surfing, has died after a 15-year battle with breast cancer. She died at her home Friday at age 47.
Who was the Queen of Makaha and why is she important?
Queen of Makaha helped pilot a program for breast cancer awareness at the Waianae Cancer Research Center. The program aimed to educate local women in regards to the causes and prevention of breast cancer, which she fought for about 15 years, despite the early prognosis of only one year left.
Where did Rell Sunn live?
Sunn was born in 1950 in Makaha, a relatively arid, hardscrabble beach town on the west side of Oahu , home to several world-class waves, but an area deep in the shadow of Oahu’s famed North Shore, surfing’s crown jewel.
Who was Rell Sunn married to?
Dave Parmenter