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Notable Achievements at Age 58
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (announced Oct 8, 2021)
Awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Dmitry Muratov 'for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression'; prize announcement Oct 8, 2021 (prize share 1/2).
Mark Hurd died
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd passed away (widely reported Oct 18, 2019); catalyzed Catz becoming sole CEO.
Appointed MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
Received an MBE for services to financial technology (2018).
Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India
Received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India (2017).
Died from complications of ALS
Passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Aug 28, 2014 due to ALS complications.
Resigned from Microsoft's board of directors
Ballmer left Microsoft's board on August 19, 2014, completing his formal corporate role at Microsoft.
Stepped down as CEO; Satya Nadella named successor
On February 4, 2014 Satya Nadella succeeded Ballmer as Microsoft CEO; Ballmer remained on the board for a short period afterward.
Primetime Emmy Award win (executive producer for Vice)
Maher earned an Emmy win in 2014 for his work as executive producer on Vice (in addition to numerous nominations across his career).
Appointed CBE (Birthday Honours)
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Coleman's appeal; Franken certified winner
On June 30, 2009 the Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously rejected Coleman's appeal and Franken was certified; Coleman conceded shortly after.
First recipient: Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Pryor was the inaugural recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1998.
Made Officer of the Order of Canada
Received one of Canada's highest civilian honours for contributions to management and academia.
Awarded Kyoto Prize
Received the Kyoto Prize (Inamori Foundation) for fundamental contributions to computer science and technology.
Died in New York City
Died in her sleep at the Empire Hotel in New York City on February 17, 1898, after contracting influenza while preparing to travel to England and France.
Died from a heart attack in Towson, Maryland
Julia Alexander died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 4, 2025 in Towson, Maryland.
Listed in Time 100 Most Influential People (2025)
Named one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time magazine (2025 list).
Ten-year anniversary of WILLY CHAVARRIA label
Marked ten years since the founding of his eponymous label (2015–2025) at his Paris Fashion Week debut.
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