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Notable Achievements at Age 95
Died in Pawling, New York (Christmas Eve)
Died following a stroke on December 24, 1993, in Pawling, NY.
Passed away at Từ Hiếu Temple
Died peacefully early 22 Jan 2022 in the Deep Listening Hut at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, surrounded by disciples.
Died of heart failure in Brentwood, Los Angeles
Died at home in Brentwood, Los Angeles on August 20, 2012 at age 95; cremated and ashes scattered at sea.
Died in Claremont, California
Peter F. Drucker died of natural causes on November 11, 2005, eight days short of his 96th birthday.
Announced retirement from Letter from America
On 2 March 2004, Cooke announced his retirement from Letter from America after 58 years on air.
Final Letter from America broadcasts and episode count
Letter from America ended in March 2004 after 2,869 instalments—the longest-running spoken-word radio programme presented by a single host.
Funeral and cremation; ashes distributed
Funeral and cremation took place on 29 Jan 2022 in Huế; ashes distributed among practice centers in Europe, the US and Asia.
Forbes ranking & net wealth (July 2023)
Forbes listed Li Ka-shing as the 33rd richest person in the world with an estimated net wealth of US$37.7 billion (July 2023).
Forbes net worth estimate (May 2025)
Forbes estimated Buffett's net worth at US$160.2 billion in May 2025, ranking him the fifth-richest person globally.
Kennedy Center Honors recipient
Named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2017; became the oldest recipient at age 95.
National memorial service at Soccer City
Large state memorial service attended by heads of state and thousands of South Africans held on 10 December 2013.
Oral history interview at Leader to Leader Institute (May 24, 2011)
Participated in a second recorded oral-history interview at the Leader to Leader Institute in New York City.
Oral history interview at IUPUI Tobias Center (Mar 4, 2011)
Participated in a recorded oral history interview for the Tobias Leadership Center (March 4, 2011).
Death of Estée Lauder
Died of cardiopulmonary arrest at her Manhattan home on April 24, 2004.
Died in Manhattan
Estée Lauder died of cardiopulmonary arrest at her Manhattan home on April 24, 2004.
Houston VA hospital renamed Michael E. DeBakey VAMC
Public Law signed December 6, 2003 officially renaming the Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center in his honor.
Still producing Letter from America episodes into old age
Continuing to write/speak Letter from America from a manual typewriter and broadcast weekly into his mid-90s; remained active until early 2004.
Lomonosov Large Gold Medal (Russian Academy of Sciences)
Awarded the Lomonosov Large Gold Medal for achievements in science (2003).
Langwarrin Secondary College renamed Elisabeth Murdoch College
High school in her local area renamed to honour her community work.
'The Conducted Tom Lehrer' release (adds unreleased 'Trees')
Release of 'The Conducted Tom Lehrer' (2023) adding instrumental versions and the previously unreleased song 'Trees'.
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