Bill Pinkney cause of death: What happened to Bill Pinkney?

Captain William Pinkney, often known as “Captain Bill,” a Chicagoan, died on Thursday night, and his family and friends are in sorrow.

Pinkney, who had recently fallen down a flight of stairs, passed unexpectedly on Thursday morning as a result of his injuries. Between 1990 and 1992, he made a solo 22-month voyage around the globe.

He was in Atlanta working on a project for National Geographic, his ex-wife said ABC7. He will be sorely missed, she said. Pinkney had an 87-year-old age.
Captain Pinkney assumed the crucial position of the first Captain of the replica schooner AMISTAD while serving on the Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2008.

Bill Pinkney cause of death: What happened to Bill Pinkney?

Ina, Bill Pinkney’s ex-wife, said that Bill sustained a brain injury two days ago when visiting Atlanta. Bill then went down some stairs.

Capt. Pinkney, according to Ina, had recently been appointed a senior advisor for National Geographic. Additionally, he received a place in the National Sailing Hall of Fame.