Kim Peek

Laurence Kim Peek (November 11, 1951 – December 19, 2009) was an American savant. Peek had brain damage since before birth, but was not autistic.York Daily Record, November 4, 1994. Accessed 2009-07-21

Peek was considered a "mega-savant" because he was a genius on at least 15 different subjects, from history to sport. He was the inspiration for the character played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man. Peek was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon).Kim Peek, Mormon

On December 19, 2009 at age 58, Peek died of a heart attack in Murray, Utah.

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Other websites

 Kim Peek-The Real Rain Man  - Wisconsin Medical Society

Category:1951 births
Category:2009 deaths
Category:Deaths from myocardial infarction
Category:Disease-related deaths in Utah
Category:People from Salt Lake City, Utah