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Notable Achievements at Age 73
Ended term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Her term ended 31 August 2014; succeeded in September 2014 by Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad.
Co-founded the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Founded the nonprofit Beck Institute with daughter Judith S. Beck to provide CBT training, research, and clinical care.
Final University Challenge episode aired (29 May 2023)
The last episode he recorded (Oct 2022) was broadcast on 29 May 2023.
Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Company)
Won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for playing Joanne in the 2021–22 Broadway production of Company.
Voted to convict Trump in second impeachment trial
One of seven Republicans to vote to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial (charge: incitement of insurrection).
Indictment: 13 Russian individuals and 3 companies
Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies for social media and other operations to influence the 2016 election.
Michael Flynn pleads guilty (cooperation agreement)
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI and agreed to cooperate with Mueller's team.
Indictment: Paul Manafort and Rick Gates
Mueller filed charges against former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and associate Rick Gates on multiple counts including conspiracy to launder money and FARA violations.
Golden Plate Award (American Academy of Achievement)
Received the Golden Plate Award at the 2014 Academy summit (re-affirmation across sources).
Death in Antrim, New Hampshire
Died on September 3, 1996 in Antrim, New Hampshire at age 72 (sources list age 72 due to birth/death month specifics).
Died of a heart attack in London; ashes interred at St. Paul's Cathedral
Died at home in London on 11 March 1955; ashes buried in St. Paul's Cathedral; legacy cemented worldwide.
Mistrial declared on additional New York rape charge
On June 12, 2025 an additional rape charge in the retrial was declared a mistrial after jury deadlock/tensions.
Convicted on one charge in 2025 New York retrial (mixed verdict)
On June 11, 2025 Weinstein was convicted on one count of criminal sexual act (related to Miriam Haley) and acquitted on another; jury remained undecided on the third charge.
Jury selection begins for New York retrial
Jury selection for the New York retrial began on April 15, 2025; opening statements and testimony began April 23, 2025.
Retrail date set for April 15, 2025
Judge Curtis Farber set the retrial date for April 15, 2025 for the overturned New York case.
Forbes estimated net worth at US$3 billion
In June 2023 Forbes listed Branson's estimated net worth at US$3 billion.
Donated $15M to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Announced $15M gift in May 2022 to support the museum's collection; the collection was renamed the David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation.
Present during Capitol attack; spoke against rioters
Was present when pro‑Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol; publicly condemned the violence and accused colleagues of incitement.
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