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Notable Achievements at Age 82
Died in Aix-en-Provence, France
Benjamin Graham died on September 21, 1976 in Aix-en-Provence at age 82.
Legacy: 'Father of Value Investing'
By his death and in subsequent decades, Graham widely recognized as the 'father of value investing' and mentor to a generation of notable investors.
Died in Gig Harbor, Washington
Casey Kasem died June 15, 2014 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Gig Harbor. Immediate cause: sepsis from an ulcerated bedsore; age 82.
Died in Ashland, Oregon
John W. Backus died at his home in Ashland, Oregon on March 17, 2007.
Announced retirement from Supreme Court
Marshall announced his intent to retire (citing ill health and age) on June 27, 1991 after nearly 24 years on the Court.
Graham's teaching legacy: Warren Buffett as disciple
Warren Buffett cited Graham as his primary teacher in investing; Buffett worked at Graham–Newman after Columbia and considered Graham hugely influential.
Died in Kimito, Finland
Fredrik Gabriel Hedberg died on 19 August 1893 in Kimito after a long ministry and theological influence.
Death
Died at his residence No. 10 Washington Place in Manhattan after months of declining health; cause listed as exhaustion from chronic disorders.
Announced intention to seek fourth Senate term
In May 2024 Sanders announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in 2024.
Announced intention to step down in December
On Aug 22, 2022 Fauci announced he would step down from his positions in December 2022 to pursue the next chapter of his career.
IBM public apology and Lifetime Achievement Award
IBM publicly apologized for firing Conway in 1968 and presented her with an IBM Lifetime Achievement Award at a public event.
Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex-trafficking charges
Epstein, who had been Wexner's financial manager (1987–2007), was arrested; media scrutiny of Wexner's past ties intensified.
Completed radiation treatment
Announced completion of 44-day radiation course for prostate cancer and reported good health.
Diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer
Announced diagnosis and planned two months of daily radiation starting mid-July; later completed treatment.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial dedicated
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in 2011 honoring his legacy.
Estate valuation at death
Estate was estimated at $105,000,000 at time of death (contemporary estimate).
Bloomberg Philanthropies lifetime giving reported at $21.1B
Bloomberg.org reports Bloomberg has given away $21.1 billion so far, with $3.7 billion distributed in 2024 alone.
Retired as NIAID Director and White House Chief Medical Advisor
At retirement, Fauci's annual salary was reported as $480,654 (highest paid U.S. federal government employee at the time).
Announced stepping down as House Democratic leader
After Democrats narrowly lost House majority in 2022 midterms, Pelosi announced she would not seek a House leadership role but would remain in Congress.
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