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https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/science/jim-lovell-dead-nasa-apollo
 

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Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died. He was 97.

Lovell died on August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, according to a NASA news release. The cause of death was not immediately clear.

Lovell’s family requested privacy but said, “We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, USN Captain James A. ‘Jim’ Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, leader, and space explorer,” in a statement.

 

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RIP to a legend.

Interesting note, in the "Apollo 13" movie, the actual Lovell played the aircraft carrier captain shaking the actor Lovell's (Hanks) hand.

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Fucking badass. Just a few days ago somebody asked on the Movie/TV board what movies are atop-downs when you roll across them and Apollo 13 is my #1. It sucks me in every time.

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