Who was Kim Peek?
Q: Who was Kim Peek?
A: Kim Peek was an American savant who had brain damage since before birth.
Q: Was Kim Peek autistic?
A: No, Kim Peek was not autistic.
Q: What was Kim Peek's level of intelligence?
A: Kim Peek was considered a "mega-savant" because he was a genius on at least 15 different subjects, from history to sport.
Q: What movie was Kim Peek the inspiration for?
A: Kim Peek was the inspiration for the character played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man.
Q: What was Kim Peek's religious affiliation?
A: Kim Peek was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon).
Q: How did Kim Peek die?
A: On December 19, 2009, at the age of 58, Kim Peek died of a heart attack in Murray, Utah.
Q: Where did Kim Peek live at the time of his death?
A: Kim Peek died of a heart attack in Murray, Utah.