2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran has died. See photos of him through the years.

Gil de Ferran,left, celebrates with team owner Roger Penske, right, after winning the Indianapolis 500 in 2003.

Winner Gil de Ferran gives a wink and a thumbs up to his family as he celebrates winning the 2003 Indy in victory lane.

Seven Brazilian Indy Car line up for a Brazilian television network at the starting line of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 7, 1995. They are, left to right, Marco Greco, Andre Ribeiro, Mauricio Gugelmin, Emerson Fittipaldi, Raul Boesel, Gil de Ferran and Christian Fittipaldi. (AP Photo/Seth Rossman)

IndyCar driver and scooterist Gil de Ferran rides at Chicagoland Speedway in 2002.

2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran designed his 10,000-square-foot home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Gil de Ferran in an undated photo celebrating a race win.

After aflling from second in 1997 to 12th last year in the CART point standings, Gil de Ferran was back up to third in the point standings in this undated photo.

Gil de Ferran was one of the Penske NASCAR drivers to drive down Woodward.

Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran waits to wave the green flag for the start of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday.

Car owner Roger Penske (right), and driver Gil de Ferran await the beginning of qualifications Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Roger Penske, left, and Tim Cindric, right, president of Penske Racing, clasp hands with Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran of Brazil on May 25, 2003, in Indianapolis.

Gil de Ferran of Brazil, winner of this year's Indianapolis 500, sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, July 7, 2003. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Florida Marlins 6-3.

Gil de Ferran, of Brazil gives a thumbs up after winning the Indy Racing League auto race Oct. 12, 2003, at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

Indy car driver Gil De Ferran from Brazil screws up his face as he dons his firemask before his practice session on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, Friday, October 13, 2000.

Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran, left, climbs the fence with Penske teammate Helio Castroneves, who finished second, after the auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2003, in Indianapolis.

Gil De Ferran, of Brazil, gives a thumbs up in victory lane after capturing the IRL Chevy 500, Sunday Oct. 12, 2003, at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

Helio Castroneves, right, and teammate Gil de Ferran, both of Brazil, discuss a turn before their Indy Racing League series practice for the Bombardier 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas Thursday, June 5, 2003.

Gil de Ferran of Sao Paulo Brazil waits for his car to come to the pit area of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the rookie orientation program Friday April 28 1995.

Gil de Ferran of Brazil prepares to qualify for the Malboro 500, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in Fontana, Calif.

Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran received his baby Borg-Warner trophy. He received it at the driver's meeting, standing in front of the larger Borg-Warner trophy on which faces are placed of the winners of the race.

Gil de Ferran kisses his son Luke as his daughter Anna Elizabeth hugs his leg after de Ferran won the IRL Radisson Indy 225 on Sunday June 16 2002 at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain Colo.

2004 Winner Jennifer McConnell gets a crown from 2003 Indy 500 champion Gil de Ferran, left, and 2003 Queen Megan McManama after being announced as a 33th 500 Festival Queen at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

500 winners Dario Franchitti and Gil de Ferran look over the Borg-Warner trophy on display March 19th, 2011 at The Hall of Fame Museum. Greg Griffo/The Star

2003 winner, Gil de Ferran looks over the cars on display the 100th Anniversary Race Saturday March 19th, 2011 at The Hall of Fame Museum. Greg Griffo/The Star

Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran of Brazil, right, puts an arm around teammate and countryman Helio Castroneves as they ride in a pace vehicle following the race Sunday, May 25, 2003, in Indianapolis.

Car owner Roger Penske, left talks with driver Gil de Ferran during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 5, 2003.

Brazilian driver Gil de Ferran yells with team owner Roger Penske, bottom left, after he finished fourth in the Australian Indy CART race on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday October 28, 2001.

From left to right, Helio Castro-Neves, Rick Mears, Gil De Ferran.

Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran wipes his eyes after removing his helmet in the winners circle.

2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter Reay talks to former 500 winner Gil De Ferran prior to practicing on Friday morning in preparation for the Angie's List Grand Prix on May 8th, 2015.

Gateway Indy 250 pole-sitter Gil de Ferran of Brazil, right, jokes around with Sam Hornish Jr. after the pair qualified for the front row for Sunday's race at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002.

Mar 17, 2002; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Indy Racing League driver Gil de Ferran during the Copper World Indy 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Gil de Ferran, of Brazil, winner of the Indianapolis 500, lies back on the pace car as he takes a post-victory lap of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25, 2003, in Indianapolis.

Helio Castroneves, right, and teammate Gil de Ferran, both of Brazil, share a laugh before their Indy Racing League series practice for the Bombardier 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, June 5, 2003.

Defending Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves, right, talks with teammate Gil de Ferran during a practice session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 18, 2003. de Ferran went on to win the race.

A de Ferran Motorsports crew member, left, makes adjustments while driver Gil de Ferran, of France, sits in the team's Acura ARX-02a before the start of morning practice for the American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge auto race Friday, April 3, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Gil de Ferran drinks milk after winning the Indy 500.

Team owner Roger Penske hugs driver Gil de Ferran after de Ferran's qualifying run.

Gil de Ferran, left, watches qualifying with team owner Roger Penske right at the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix at the Nazareth Speedway on Saturday, May 5, 2001.

Team owner Roger Penske hugs his top two finishers Gil de Ferran, left, and Helio Castroneves after the Indy 500 in 2001.

Gil de Ferran, left, talks with Brian Barnhart Director of Operations in 2002.

Texaco/Havoline Grand Prix of Houston winner Gil de Ferran of Brazil hugs his son Luke as his teammates celebrate in October 2001 in Houston.

Gil de Ferran hugs team owner Roger Penske (in hat) as crew members celebrate in the background after de Ferran won the CART Portland 200 in Portland, Ore. in 2000.