Carnegie Mellon professor turned "Last Lecture" Internet sensation Randy Pausch has died. He was 47.
Last September, Pausch's "Last Lecture" speech -- which was actually called "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" -- became a viral phenomenon and was even retold in its entirety on Oprah.
Pausch had been battling pancreatic cancer and passed away early this morning. He is survived by his wife and three children.
1. I wish there was a miracle that could have saved this man. I watched a TV special that was made about him a few months ago and he had so much to contribute to this world. Such a shame we had to lose him so young!
Posted at 9:50AM on Jul 25th 2008 by everclear
2. rest in peace, dude...
Posted at 9:52AM on Jul 25th 2008 by ozzman
3. So sad to hear this. Although it was expected it's still a shock. R.I.P. Randy. I enjoyed reading your book.
Posted at 9:52AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Lola
4. God Bless....what a remarkable strong and inspirational man....taken too early....
Posted at 9:54AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Thespian
5. Bless him and his family. Truly a shining star in the sky...sad.
Posted at 9:54AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Blue Drew
6. Randy's family has so much to be proud of. He impacted so many people. It's a sad loss to C.Mellon too. They lost one of the best.
Posted at 9:59AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Crystal
7. I followed his story. He showed a lot of courage, and his love for his family was obvious. When he knew he wouldn't be there for them in body, he left them his thoughts, feelings, and hope.
Posted at 9:59AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Kay
8. I saw him on Oprah, his story really touched me. I'm sorry for his family's loss....RIP Randy.....god bless you and your family.
Posted at 10:00AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Kelly
9. Great guy. Strong fight and sprit, My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Posted at 10:01AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Dan Tanna
10. My prayers go out to Jai, Dylan, Logan & Chloe at this very difficult time. Dr. Pausch was an amazing man, an inspiration and he taught me how to live my life by not looking at all the obstacles in my way. Randy was a man of conviction, honor, courage and a true humanitarian. You fought the fight and never gave up. You are now pain free from the hideous disease, pancreatic cancer, and soaring in Heaven bringing your humor and grace to all the other Angels. Your legacy will forever live on earth. God Bless you Randy Pausch.
Posted at 10:02AM on Jul 25th 2008 by HeTouchedMyHeart
11. Terribly sad. I followed his blogs and he hadn't updated since the end of June. I was hoping maybe he was on a fabulous vacation with his beloved family. My sincerest sypmathies to his wife, Jai, and their kids and family. Randy was a brave, inspiring soul.
Posted at 10:03AM on Jul 25th 2008 by JennInDC
12. My prayers are with his family......What a wonderful man who loved his family the way he did. My heart is sad for them today. I know his children will know one day what a truly remarkable and inspirational man their father was to so many people.
Posted at 10:12AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Kim in Florida
13. Rest In Peace
The World has lost another good person
Posted at 10:12AM on Jul 25th 2008 by dnm
14. What a hero! My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. His story has surely helped other families going through terminal illness. We should all be so classy and dignified without any trace of superiority.
Posted at 10:12AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Faithful
15. Rip..you have done more in your relatively short period time on this planet to change it than many could ever hope to.
The words you left will stay with many and inspire them to cherish what they have while they have it.
God bless and keep your family in his hands as they struggle to move forward without you.
Thank you for being alive and the world was so much better off with you in it.
Posted at 10:13AM on Jul 25th 2008 by Helene
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