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• Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor and author of The Last Lecture, died on July 25, 2008. A university spokeswoman said Pausch, who was diagnosed in 2006 with terminal pancreatic cancer, died at his home in Virginia. He was 47 years old.The Associated Press: Prof whose 'last lecture' became sensation dies (July 25, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. July 25, 2008: Randy Pausch diedPittsburg Post-Gazette: Randy Pausch, Noted CMU Prof, Succumbs to Cancer (July 25, 2008)
  2. Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2006Carnegie Mellon University: Randy Pausch's Cancer Update page
  3. July 24, 2008: A post on Pausch's website, written by an anonymous friend, said the cancer had progressed, and that Pausch was "enrolled in hospice"Carnegie Mellon University: Randy Pausch's Cancer Update page Pittsburg Post-Gazette: Randy Pausch, Noted CMU Prof, Succumbs to Cancer (July 25, 2008)
  4. Pausch is survived by his wife, Jai, and their three children, Dylan, Logan and ChloePittsburg Post-Gazette: Randy Pausch, Noted CMU Prof, Succumbs to Cancer (July 25, 2008)
  5. A memorial service was planned at Carnegie Mellon University; details were not immediately availableCarnegie Mellon University: An Enduring Legacy

• The Last Lecture

  In September of 2006, Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and told he had just months to live. One year later, Pausch delivered a speech to students and colleagues at the university, which became widely known as "The Last Lecture." Pausch's speech focused on his childhood dreams and living life to its fullest, rather than dwelling on his terminal illness.ABC News: Last Lecture Author Dies (July 25, 2008)

  Videos of the inspirational lecture, which Pausch titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," circulated widely on the Internet, and were viewed by millions of people. Pausch's lecture became a bestselling book following its release in 2008.The Associated Press: Prof whose 'last lecture' became sensation dies (July 25, 2008) Philly.com: Professor whose 'last lecture' touched hearts dies (July 25, 2008)

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