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Notable Achievements at Age 90
Died in Havana
Fidel Castro died on 25 November 2016 at age 90; Raúl Castro announced his death on state television.
90th birthday; congratulatory messages from world leaders
On his 90th birthday received messages from President George W. Bush, Senators Schumer and Clinton, Bill Clinton, Mayor Bloomberg, and the Dalai Lama.
Died in New York City
Alfred P. Sloan Jr. died February 17, 1966, in New York City at age 90.
Died by assisted suicide in Switzerland
Kahneman died by assisted suicide on March 27, 2024, in Nunningen, Switzerland; assistance was provided by Pegasos due to fear of dementia.
Buried at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba
Castro's ashes were interred at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery near José Martí's burial site on 4 December 2016.
State funeral
Received a state funeral on 30 January 1965, one of the largest state funerals in modern British history.
Death
Died at Hyde Park Gate, London on 24 January 1965; subsequently given a state funeral on 30 January 1965.
Commemorative article for 90th birthday
A commemorative article/tribute was written in honour of Tony Hoare's 90th birthday (article dated 2024).
90th birthday thanksgiving service at St George's Cathedral
Appeared frail in a wheelchair but attended a special thanksgiving service at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town marking his 90th birthday.
Announced retirement from Motown/industry roles
Announced his retirement in September 2019 at age 89 (reported in 2019), ending decades of active involvement.
State rally in Havana; national mourning declared
Thousands paid tribute in Havana; nine days of national mourning were declared and international leaders attended rallies.
Donated $65M to Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (UCSB)
Announced a $65 million gift to UC Santa Barbara's Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics to fund a residence for visiting physicists.
Received NASA's Ambassador of Exploration Award (non-astronaut)
Became the first non-astronaut recipient of NASA's Ambassador of Exploration award.
Peter Drucker died (impact on foundation)
Peter Drucker passed away in 2005. The foundation Hesselbein led would later be renamed in her honor (2012).
Hospitalized; large intestine removed
Taken ill with serious intestinal problems in 2004, underwent hospitalization and removal of his large intestine; returned to work later.
Married Dr. Debbie Joffe
Married Australian psychologist Debbie Joffe (referred to as 'the greatest love of his life').
Received Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class
High Austrian decoration recognizing contributions to science and arts (1999).
USS Hopper (DDG‑70) launched/named
The U.S. Navy named the Arleigh Burke-class guided‑missile destroyer USS Hopper in her honor; launched in 1996 (commissioned 1997).
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