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Monday, July 23, 2012

Death / Science Sally Ride

Posted by on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM

The first American woman in space has died of pancreatic cancer. She was only 61.

 

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Sandiai 1
As a huge admirer, this makes me very sad. My sympathies to her girlfriend and other family members.
Posted by Sandiai on July 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Bauhaus I 2
You go, girl. Back to the stars from which you came. Have a heavenly ride, my sister!

I should have known (but didn't) that Sally was family. Deepest condolences to all.
Posted by Bauhaus I on July 23, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Will in Seattle 3
Rest In Space, Sally.
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on July 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Pope Peabrain 4
RIP. Great woman. A national hero. They expose themselves to so much danger in space. Including massive radiation.
Posted by Pope Peabrain on July 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Supreme Ruler Of The Universe 5
Mmm....van allen belts...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xlKooAbK…

Posted by Supreme Ruler Of The Universe http://www.you-read-it-here-first.com on July 23, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Simply Me 6
She was also an out lesbian.
Posted by Simply Me on July 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM
7
Sad news.
Posted by Eric from Boulder on July 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM
8
I'm sad to hear of her death.

On top of being the first American woman in space, she'd be the first openly LGBT person in space as well, correct?
Posted by Zuulabelle http://www.mellophant.com on July 23, 2012 at 4:17 PM
rob! 9
Goddamn I hate pancreatic cancer—I have lost too many people I cared about. Fuck it forever with a rusty pitchfork.

Keep on keepin' on, shining overprivileged youth—you'll find the answer one fine day.

I am glad that she died "peacefully"; that speaks to competent pain management.
Posted by rob! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZBdUceCL5U on July 23, 2012 at 5:04 PM
lark 10
RIP Sally Ride and thank you.
Posted by lark on July 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Sargon Bighorn 11
RIP Sally Ride and may your wife find the strength to carry on with out you at her side.
Posted by Sargon Bighorn on July 23, 2012 at 5:51 PM
12
I did not know Sally Ride was gay. And how awesome the joy is of the science prodigy linked to @9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmVzs3-GN…
Posted by cgd on July 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM
13
She was an inspiration to girls and women everywhere. Bless you, Sally. Ride up to heaven and never stop.
Posted by westello on July 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM
rob! 14
Thanks for that, @12.
Posted by rob! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZBdUceCL5U on July 25, 2012 at 7:36 AM

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