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Notable Achievements at Age 84
Death in West Orange, New Jersey
Thomas A. Edison died on October 18, 1931 at Glenmont, West Orange, due to complications from diabetes.
Died from kidney (renal) failure in New York City
Jack Welch died at his home in NYC on March 1, 2020 at age 84 due to kidney failure.
Death of spouse Anne Treisman
Anne Treisman, Kahneman's wife since 1978 and a noted cognitive psychologist, died in 2018.
Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Oct 5, 2015)
Shared the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 'for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria' (shared half of prize). First PRC female citizen to win a Nobel Prize; first Chinese Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.
Died in Bethesda, Maryland
Thurgood Marshall died on Jan. 24, 1993 at age 84; he was later interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Legacy: 1,093 U.S. patents
By the end of his life Edison was credited with 1,093 U.S. patents (plus many foreign patents), cementing his status as America's most prolific inventor.
Motown: The Musical previews on Broadway
Motown: The Musical began previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 11, 2013.
Death of Joseph Lister
Died 10 February 1912 at Walmer, Kent, England; interred at Hampstead Cemetery, London. Left a legacy as the founder of antiseptic medicine.
85th birthday media mentions and profile coverage
Birthday July 3, 1941 noted in media profiles during 2025 reporting her ongoing legal work and public statements.
Starred with Jane Fonda in 80 for Brady and Moving On
Tomlin reunited with Jane Fonda for the films 80 for Brady and Moving On (both released in 2023).
Berkshire Hathaway shares hit $200,000 each
Berkshire Class A shares reached $200,000 each for the first time; Buffett still held 321,000 shares valued at about $64.2 billion.
Awarded Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award
Received the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award from the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation in May 2012.
PBS documentary 'Free Speech: Jim Lehrer and Ben Bradlee' premiered
Jim Lehrer interviewed Bradlee for six hours; the edited hour-long documentary premiered on PBS on June 19, 2006.
Received Doctor of Humane Letters from Georgetown University
Georgetown conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; he also taught occasional journalism courses there.
Awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives America's highest civilian honour from President George W. Bush for his leadership and global influence.
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