Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yerkes: coached amateur athletes for American Gladiators and ran stunt training days at his home in Los Angeles - Brian ...

An outstanding trapeze aerialist and beloved coach, he also worked in ‘Return of the Jedi,’ ‘Breakout,’ ‘Commando’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Yerkes died Tuesday of ...

A body double to the stars, he performed sometimes bone-breaking feats in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future.” And he was still at it in his 80s. By Michael S. Rosenwald Bob ...

Hollywood stuntman Bob Yerkes, best known for his work in “Star Wars” and “Back to the Future,” has died at age 92. Yerkes, whose silver screen career spanned over 70 years, was a stunt double for ...

AJ Anaya is leader of The Freestyle Riders, the first BMX/stunt bike troupe to join Ringling Bros. circus. The Freestyle Riders perform for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, the first ...

When Jodie Urias hangs from inside the top of a steel globe and spins from her neck tonight, three motorcyclists will ride around her at speeds up to 55 mph. And she won't be able to see them.

A motorbike stunt rider injured during a show at Blackpool Tower Circus is "awake and recovering in hospital, organisers said. The performance was brought to a halt after the rider crashed during a ...

On World Circus Day, Albany has a chance to celebrate at an Albany performing arts center. Some of New York State's most energetic circus artists plan to perform at The Egg in Albany on April 18.