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Notable Achievements at Age 55
Died from complications of bile duct tumor
Satoru Iwata died on July 11, 2015, from complications related to the bile duct tumor; he passed away at Kyoto University Hospital.
Delivered longest speech in U.S. Senate history
Spoke from March 31 to April 1, 2025 for 25 hours and 5 minutes in protest of the second presidency of Donald Trump; set Senate record.
Selected as Democratic vice-presidential nominee
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as his running mate (August 11, 2020); first Black woman and first Indian American to appear on a major-party national ticket.
Issued statewide stay‑at‑home order
On March 20, 2020 issued a stay-at-home order (effective March 21) closing non-essential businesses; initial end date early April, later extended.
Withdrew from 2020 presidential race
Ends 2020 presidential campaign, citing funding shortfalls and campaign struggles.
Announced separation and divorce from MacKenzie
Bezos and MacKenzie Scott announced their separation (divorce later finalized in 2019).
2016 Election: Opponent Donald Trump elected
Republican Donald Trump won 2016 presidential election; Obama commented publicly and continued transition activities.
Became first Hispanic and third woman on Supreme Court
Historic milestone: first person of Hispanic heritage and third woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Formally announced U.S. Senate candidacy
On the final Air America broadcast of Feb 14, 2007, Franken announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Minnesota (2008 election).
Married Nancy Weiss
Married Nancy Weiss (Dean of the College, Princeton University 1987–2011).
Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research
Received the prestigious Lasker Award recognizing pioneering contributions to cardiovascular surgery.
Denied bail after conviction; remanded to custody
Following the verdict, Combs was denied bail and ordered to remain in custody pending sentencing (sentencing set for Oct 3, 2025).
Found guilty on 2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
Jury returned a split verdict July 2, 2025: guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution; acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Trial begins (jury selection)
Trial in the Southern District of New York began with jury selection on May 5, 2025; opening statements and testimony began May 12.
Personal: married with large family and ongoing religious study
Reported married with eight children (and multiple grandchildren); engaged in Daf Yomi cycle study; lives/lived in Brookline, MA and later New York while dean.
Son Marco Troper died (acute combined drug toxicity)
Her 19-year-old son, Marco Troper, a UC Berkeley student, died on Feb 13, 2024.
Elected to National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in recognition of contributions spanning computer science and computational biology.
Cooper Hewitt National Design Award – Winner (2022)
Won the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award (2022), a major institutional recognition.
Honorary Doctorate, University of Basel
Received an honorary doctorate (Dies Academicus) from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel.
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