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  1. Chris McCandless - Wikipedia. Christopher Johnson McCandless ( / məˈkændlɪs /; February 12, 1968 [1] – c. August 1992), also known by his pseudonym " Alexander Supertramp ", [2] was an American adventurer who sought an increasingly nomadic lifestyle as he grew up.

  2. Christopher McCandless (born February 12, 1968, El Segundo, California, U.S.—found dead September 6, 1992, Stampede Trail, Alaska) was an American adventurer who died from starvation and possibly poisoning, at age 24, while camping alone on a remote trail in Alaska.

  3. Sep 12, 2013 · How Chris McCandless Died. By Jon Krakauer. September 12, 2013. Twenty-one years ago this month, on September 6, 1992, the decomposed body of Christopher McCandless was discovered by moose...

  4. Jan 6, 2020 · Chris McCandless is a misfortunate young man who managed to starve to death a few hours hike off the George Parks Highway and was made into a celebrity post-mortem. Chris's story is just a tragic one.

  5. Feb 11, 2015 · Because many people regard “Into the Wild” as a cautionary tale, it’s important to know as much as possible about what really killed Chris McCandless.

  6. Feb 15, 2023 · Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" explains how Chris McCandless was devastated to learn that he and his sister Carine were born out of wedlock, while their father was still...

  7. Oct 19, 2007 · After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

  8. Aug 30, 2016 · The young man in question was Christopher McCandless. His identity was not confirmed for weeks, but in time he would become internationally famous as a bold, or very imprudent, figure. Mr ...

  9. Nov 11, 2014 · Jon Krakauer's 1996 book Into the Wild delved into the riveting story of Chris McCandless, a 24-year-old man from an affluent family outside Washington, D.C., who graduated with honors...

  10. The Oscar-nominated 'Into the Wild' revealed to the world the tragic irony of Christopher McCandless's final days - trapped by the wilderness he adored.