Kevin Grant Sharp was an American country music singer, author, and motivational speaker.
15 Facts About Kevin Sharp
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Kevin Sharp wrote an inspirational book about his life and his fight with cancer, and occasionally toured the United States as a motivational speaker.
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Kevin Sharp died from complications of stomach surgery in April 2014.
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Kevin Grant Sharp was born December 10,1970, in Redding, California.
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Kevin Sharp performed in local musicals in high school, and stayed active in music after his family moved to Sacramento, California, in 1985.
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Kevin Sharp was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and was given little chance of recovery.
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In high school, Kevin Sharp played football and basketball, but was unable to participate in either sport during his senior year because of his cancer.
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Kevin Sharp was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Kevin Sharp became a spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and was awarded the foundation's Wish Granter of the Year award, in 1997.
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Kevin Sharp was named New Touring Artist of the Year by the Country Music Association and nominated for Top New Male Vocalist award by the Academy of Country Music.
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In 1998, Kevin Sharp collapsed backstage at the TNN Music City News Country Awards, and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, due to problems with steel rods in his hip.
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Kevin Sharp continued to perform as a musician, as well as a motivational speaker, and was a spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Kevin Sharp wrote a book, Tragedy's Gift, and published it in 2004.
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Kevin Sharp died on April 19,2014, at the age of 43, of complications from stomach surgeries and digestive issues.
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Kevin Sharp was survived by his mother Elaine Sharp, his ex-wife Traci Williams Sharp, and his siblings Lisa, Mary, Ron, Greg, Richard, Larry, and Genni.