Keith Farmer Cause Of Death: How Did He Die?

Keith Farmer’s Cause of death has not been made public yet. 

Keith Farmer, a four-time British motorcycle champion, died unexpectedly at the age of 35.

One of the most accomplished motorcycle riders in Northern Ireland, Keith Farmer, widely known as the Clogher Bullet, passed away on Thursday. 

His death was confirmed by his older brother David on November 10, 2022, who said: ‘I’m lost for words; our little brother left us at 1.45 this morning with us all at his side. You have my support, Meekie #33.’

According to other sources, Keith Farmer’s Cause Of Death is unknown because no one knows what factors may have led to it. 

Keith relocated to Branson in 1965 in order to pursue a career in the music business. He was a plumber by profession.

After dominating the sport through the 2010s, Farmer was recognized as one of Northern Ireland’s finest motorcycle riders ever. 

The Northern Irish racer won the National Superstock 1000cc championship in 2012 and 2018 and the National Superstock 600 championship in 2011. 

He also took home the 2017 British Supersport championship. Farmer announced his retirement from competitive racing in September 2021, citing two rather big crashes as the cause.

He frequently participated in BSB, Paul Bird Motorsport, Buildbase Suzuki, and TAS Racing in the superbike division. 

‘I just believe the timing is right now because the enjoyment’s not there anymore and my body needs the chance to heal from the injuries I’ve had over these past couple of years,’ Farmer said when he announced his retirement to National World’s sister publication, the News Letter. 

Tributes Poured His Way

His death has been regarded as shocking and saddening by those in the motorsports industry, who also praised his raw talent and many incredible highs in the sport. 

‘It was devastating to learn about Keith Farmer’s death,‘ according to commentator and former racer Steve Parrish. ‘He was a genuinely kind man and a great rider.’

Keith’s English rival Andrew Irwin tweeted, ‘Keith, you taught me more about racecraft in 2017 than I’ve learned in my whole racing career. You were a four-time British champion who not only possessed natural skill but also put in a lot of effort outside of racing. Till we meet again, rest in peace, my friend.’

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s Series and Race Director Stuart Higgs also paid tribute to Keith Farmer on social media, writing: ‘Awful news to wake up to about the sudden and untimely passing of Keith Farmer. Considering his loved ones, friends, and family. Peace be upon him.’

‘We enjoyed many great experiences together both within racing and on a personal level since Keith had remained a close friend of the team,’ said Philip Neill, team principal of TAS, the bikes Farmer rode. 

‘I will always feel like we never really saw Keith’s full potential on a superbike because he was so frequently hindered by injury or bad luck, despite the fact that his talent was undeniable. His successes were numerous, including a memorable Superstock championship win with Tyco BMW in 2018.’