There may be confusion about Max's fate due to the fact that somebody with an identical name passed away in 2010.
According to a September 2012 message posted by Jo Coddington on facebook, "Max is doing well and loving life"
According to an August 2013 comment from somebody claiming to be Max's father on the Wikipedia "talk" page for the American Hot Rod entry, "Max is still with us today at age 25."
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