David Witt, father-in-law of Floyd Landis, commits suicide
Thursday, August 17, 2006
David Witt, father-in-law of Floyd Landis, the winner of the 2006 Tour De France, has died. Witt was found dead in his car in a parking garage on August 16. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, San Diego Police said. He was 57.
Witt who was married to Rose, the mother of Amber, Floyd Landis' wife, introduced Amber to Landis. Witt was an amateur cyclist who became friends with Landis after having the same coach. At one time, they were even roommates.
Witt and his wife co-own the "Hawthorn's" restaurant in San Diego and it is adorned with Landis memorabilia, including his jerseys and magazine covers. The two had also attended the Tour de France where they witnessed Floyd's victory.
Floyd Landis did win the 2006 Tour de France, but the result is contested after he tested positive in a doping test. He is widely expected to be stripped of the title.
Sources
- "Father-in-law of Landis commits suicide" — Reuters, August 17, 2006
- United Press International. "Cyclist Landis' Father-in-Law Commits Suicide" — KGPE, August 17, 2006
- Debbi Farr Baker. "Cyclist Landis' father-in-law dies" — The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 16, 2006
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