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BenBurch · 23rd July 2012, 02:17 PM

According to WBBM-AM, cause pancreatic cancer, age 61.

BenBurch · 23rd July 2012, 02:19 PM

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...cal&id=8746225

Quote:

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, has died, according to Sally Ride Science.

She died peacefully Monday after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 61.

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Didaktylos · 23rd July 2012, 02:25 PM

Our condolences to her family and friends.

korenyx · 23rd July 2012, 02:39 PM

I remember when she went into space but I didn't realize at the time how ground-breaking it was.

BenBurch · 23rd July 2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Didaktylos

Our condolences to her family and friends.

Indeed. A lot of women got into science because of her, and the world is a less interesting place without her in it.

NoahFence · 23rd July 2012, 04:02 PM

Apparently Sally Ride has passed away at the age of 61 due to pancreatic cancer.

Wow. What a bummer. A true pioneer in every sense of the word.

volcano · 23rd July 2012, 04:23 PM

She was my childhood role model. Godspeed, Dr. Ride.

madurobob · 23rd July 2012, 04:31 PM

I remember it being a pretty big deal, and I remember a certain song playing on the radio quite a bit as a result.

Best version IMHO:

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volcano · 23rd July 2012, 04:39 PM

Looks like there's a different thread on this: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=240529

They should be merged, I assume?

CptColumbo · 23rd July 2012, 05:01 PM

Had the pleasure of meeting her in the late 80's. A very nice and intelligent person.

RIP

Good luck and Godspeed.

Spindrift · 23rd July 2012, 06:50 PM

I remember her flight very well. Sad.

theprestige · 23rd July 2012, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

Indeed. A lot of women got into science because of her, and the world is a less interesting place without her in it.

Interestingly enough, this appears to be the only thread on the Forums that mentions Sally Ride.

The world may be less interesting without her, but it seems her absence has finally made her interesting enough to mention here.

BenBurch · 23rd July 2012, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by theprestige

Interestingly enough, this appears to be the only thread on the Forums that mentions Sally Ride.

The world may be less interesting without her, but it seems her absence has finally made her interesting enough to mention here.

Yeah, I noticed that when I tagged it.

ShadowSot · 23rd July 2012, 08:26 PM

Godspeed space lady.

NoahFence · 24th July 2012, 05:57 AM

My first crush!

madurobob · 24th July 2012, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by NoahFence

My first crush!

Interesting that she was in a 27 year long relationship with her partner, but didn't come out (to the world at large) until her obituary. I wonder if she was worried about repercussions, or if she simply didn't think it was anyone else's business. I'd like to think the latter.

sophia8 · 24th July 2012, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

Interesting that she was in a 27 year long relationship with her partner, but didn't come out (to the world at large) until her obituary. I wonder if she was worried about repercussions, or if she simply didn't think it was anyone else's business. I'd like to think the latter.

The latter, according to her sister:

Quote:

Ride's sister, Bear, who is also gay, told New Times Monday night that her sister never publicly revealed her sexual orientation because of a closely held commitment to her personal privacy.

"Sally was a profoundly private person. It was just part of who she was. We chalk that up to being Norwegian," Bear said. "She had a sense of 'this is family stuff.'"

But Bear said Sally didn't make any efforts to hide the relationship: "They went places together, they're in business together, they wrote books together," she said. "We consider Tam a member of the family."

coalesce · 24th July 2012, 09:34 AM

Sorry to hear of her passing.

Michael

UnrepentantSinner · 24th July 2012, 11:11 PM

And another of my science/space heros slips the surly bonds of earth.

BenBurch · 25th July 2012, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner

And another of my science/space heros slips the surly bonds of earth.

This is why I regret that there is no afterlife.

23rd July 2012, 02:17 PM	#1
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23rd July 2012, 02:25 PM	#3
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23rd July 2012, 02:40 PM	#5
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,492	Originally Posted by Didaktylos Our condolences to her family and friends. Indeed. A lot of women got into science because of her, and the world is a less interesting place without her in it.
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23rd July 2012, 04:02 PM	#6
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23rd July 2012, 04:23 PM	#7
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23rd July 2012, 02:39 PM	#4
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23rd July 2012, 04:39 PM	#9
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23rd July 2012, 05:01 PM	#10
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23rd July 2012, 06:54 PM	#12
theprestige Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,891	Originally Posted by BenBurch Indeed. A lot of women got into science because of her, and the world is a less interesting place without her in it. Interestingly enough, this appears to be the only thread on the Forums that mentions Sally Ride. The world may be less interesting without her, but it seems her absence has finally made her interesting enough to mention here.
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23rd July 2012, 08:08 PM	#13
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,492	Originally Posted by theprestige Interestingly enough, this appears to be the only thread on the Forums that mentions Sally Ride. The world may be less interesting without her, but it seems her absence has finally made her interesting enough to mention here. Yeah, I noticed that when I tagged it.
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23rd July 2012, 08:26 PM	#14
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madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,580	Originally Posted by NoahFence My first crush! Interesting that she was in a 27 year long relationship with her partner, but didn't come out (to the world at large) until her obituary. I wonder if she was worried about repercussions, or if she simply didn't think it was anyone else's business. I'd like to think the latter.
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24th July 2012, 08:56 AM	#17
sophia8 Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the dark, dark forest.... Posts: 2,289	Originally Posted by madurobob Interesting that she was in a 27 year long relationship with her partner, but didn't come out (to the world at large) until her obituary. I wonder if she was worried about repercussions, or if she simply didn't think it was anyone else's business. I'd like to think the latter. The latter, according to her sister: Quote: Ride's sister, Bear, who is also gay, told New Times Monday night that her sister never publicly revealed her sexual orientation because of a closely held commitment to her personal privacy. "Sally was a profoundly private person. It was just part of who she was. We chalk that up to being Norwegian," Bear said. "She had a sense of 'this is family stuff.'" But Bear said Sally didn't make any efforts to hide the relationship: "They went places together, they're in business together, they wrote books together," she said. "We consider Tam a member of the family."
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