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Notable Achievements at Age 92
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the United States' highest civilian honour from President George W. Bush.
Died in Beijing
Died 19 February 1997 in Beijing from complications of Parkinson's disease and a lung infection; body cremated and ashes scattered at sea per his wishes.
Returned to Vietnam to live at Từ Hiếu Temple (root temple)
Moved back to his root temple near Huế to spend his remaining days; visited regularly in wheelchair and led walking meditation.
Died at home in London
Charles Handy died peacefully at his home in London on 13 December 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Received Kennedy Center Honors
Awarded a Kennedy Center Honor in 2021 alongside other major artists for lifetime contributions to American culture.
COVID-19 relief contributions
Li Ka Shing Foundation supported global COVID-19 efforts, sourcing protective gear and funding medical research; reported use of HK$180M for relief including HK$100M to Wuhan.
Rolling Stone ranks Bruce #3 (50 best stand-up comics)
Rolling Stone magazine placed Lenny Bruce third on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time (behind Richard Pryor and George Carlin).
Announced $200M gift to UC Santa Barbara (conditional)
Announced a $200 million gift to UCSB for construction of Munger Hall (a controversial, largely windowless dorm design) conditioned on the university following his design.
Presented Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House ceremony
Was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony on November 20, 2013.
Hospitalized with pneumonia (April 2006)
Hospitalized with pneumonia in April 2006 and spent more than a year shuttling between hospital and a rehab facility.
U.S. Postal Service issues Jonas Salk commemorative stamp
USPS issued a 63-cent Distinguished Americans stamp honoring Jonas Salk.
Taught last full class at Claremont (retired from regular teaching)
Taught his last course in spring 2002 at age 92, though he continued occasional lectures and consulting.
Received Centenary Medal
Awarded Centenary Medal for philanthropic services to the Australian arts community.
Retired from managing Fisher & Co.
Retired from active management of Fisher & Co. at age 91 (sources say retirement in 1999).
Legacy: Architect of Modern China widely recognized
By the time of his death Deng was widely regarded as the architect of modern China for his market-oriented reforms and opening-up policies.
Death in New York City
Died of natural causes April 1, 1965; buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Surprise appearance at World Cup final in Soweto
Makes a high-profile public appearance at the final of FIFA World Cup, 11 July 2010.
Split with girlfriend Sydney Holland
Ended a five-year live-in relationship with Sydney Holland in August 2015 amid subsequent litigation and public interest.
Received Kennedy Community Mental Health Award
Awarded the Kennedy Community Mental Health Award recognizing influence in community mental health.
Honorary Doctor of Science (Old Dominion University)
Received an honorary Doctorate of Science from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
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