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Notable Achievements at Age 96
Forbes ranking & net worth (March 2024)
Forbes (March 2024) ranked Li Ka-shing 38th richest with an estimated net worth of US$37.3 billion.
Forbes estimated net worth at $2.6 billion (April 2020)
Forbes reported Sumner Redstone's net worth as approximately USD 2.6 billion (April 2020).
Death of spouse Louise Thomas Cooley
Louise Cooley, wife of 67 years, died in October 2016 (preceded Denton by weeks).
Spike Milligan statue unveiled in Finchley (Avenue House)
A bronze likeness/statue by John Somerville was unveiled in Avenue House, Finchley, commemorating Milligan; attended by showbiz figures.
FDA presented first 'Dr. Frances O. Kelsey Award' and named it after her
The FDA created a Drug Safety Excellence Award named for Kelsey; she was the first recipient.
Victorian of the Year award
Awarded Victorian of the Year for charity and philanthropic contributions at age 96.
Li Ka Shing Foundation donated US$4M to University of Michigan
In May 2024 the Foundation donated US$4 million to establish a Research Professorship in Hepatology and cancer research funds at the University of Michigan.
Li Ka Shing Foundation donated HK$10M to Transcatheter Cardiovascular Interventions Subsidy Scheme
The Foundation made a donation of HK$10 million to contribute to the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Interventions Subsidy Scheme (2024–26) of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (March 2024).
Stand Up! Records releases 7" single of holiday songs
Stand Up! Records released a limited‑edition 7" single of Lehrer's holiday songs '(I’m Spending) Hanukkah in Santa Monica' and 'A Christmas Carol' (2024).
Medscape named him 4th most influential physician of the past century
Medscape (2017) ranked Beck as the fourth most influential physician of the past century.
Obituaries and tributes published (NYT, Forbes, Forbes by son)
Major publications including The New York Times and Forbes published obituaries and retrospectives on Fisher's life and influence.
Morningstar recognizes Fisher as 'one of the great investors of all time'
Morningstar published a profile calling Fisher 'one of the great investors of all time' (source dated Dec 1, 2003).
Had received ~22 honorary doctoral degrees (milestone)
Biographical sources note she received 22 honorary doctoral degrees (date not specified; statement appears in bios by 2011).
Co-editor/author milestone: 27 books published in 29 languages (statement)
Described as co-editor of 27 books published in 29 languages — milestone noted in biographical summaries (date approximate; cited in bios around 2011).
Continues to be prominent public intellectual
Remains influential in linguistics, philosophy, and political criticism; ongoing citations and post-retirement activity.
Posthumous TV Land Legacy of Laughter Award
Receives the Legacy of Laughter Award at the 5th Annual TV Land Awards (posthumous recognition).
Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism established
After Cooke's death the Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism was created to support study exchanges between the UK and US in journalism as a tribute to his career.
Moved to Santa Fe (Sol y Sombra)
March 1984: Moved with assistant Juan Hamilton and his family to a large house in Santa Fe (Sol y Sombra) to be nearer medical facilities.
Public memorials: Viktor-Frankl-Hof and Viktor Frankl Trail (legacy)
Public spaces and memorials named after Frankl: Viktor-Frankl-Hof municipal housing and a Viktor Frankl Trail at Vienna University Polyclinic grounds opened (posthumous honors around 2001).
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