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Randy Pausch
Baltimore, Maryland
Randy Pausch was an American educator, a professor of computer science, human–computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Pausch learned he had pancreatic cancer in September 2006. In August 2007, he was given a terminal diagnosis: "three to six months of good health left". He gave an upbeat lecture titled, "The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon, which became a popular YouTube video and led to other media appearances. He co-authored a book of the same name, The Last Lecture, which became a New York Times best-seller.Pausch died of complications from pancreatic cancer on July 25, 2008, aged 47.The full video of the last lecture is available here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayPMfopCe1g&list=PL067950B03636F306
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Donna Mason
Donna Mason Adams passed away January 20, 2024, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was deeply loved by her family, her husband, and dozens of friends and former students. Donna was born June 28, 1964, in Burbank, CA. Her parents, Esther and Jerry Mason, raised 3 children in the San Fernando Valley. She was the youngest of the family and the only girl. The family enjoyed living all throughout Southern CA and eventually rooted in Encino, where her love for art and horses grew from when Donna attended Castlemont Elementary until she graduated from Chatsworth High School.She went on to Pierce College and Cal State Northridge, where Donna found her love of sculpting and continued to nurture her studio work for decades to come; winning contests, participating in dozens of art exhibits, and having her sculptures displayed in galleries all over the country. Soon after college, Donna married and welcomed 2 children: her son, Vaughn, and daughter, Rachael.After divorcing, the family settled in Thousand Oaks, where Donna continued to showcase her art and teach art classes, both independently and throughout the Conejo Valley within parks and recreation, senior centers, and the school district including 25 years with Madrona Elementary.Donna truly loved working with students, teaching the wonders of color, texture, and imagination. Alongside her passion for teaching art, she was an animal lover and rescuer. She spent many years caring for horses and contributed to a robust horse community for which she fostered a connection between animal lovers and was beloved by all. She loved adventuring whether it be hiking on the local trails or navigating the terrain of a foreign country.A pivotal event in her life was meeting her love, Matthew Burke, in 2007 where their magnanimous smiles and laughter delighted each other during an art exhibit at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Donna is survived by her husband Matthew, son Vaughn Adams, daughter Rachael Gildea (Sean), and grandson Owen.She was predeceased by her parents Esther (2009) and Jerry (2012). She was widely known for her remarkable loving and light-hearted energy, and will always be remembered for her radiant smile, enthusiasm for life, and beautiful spirit.Donna asked that donations in her memory be made to PANCAN - the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (http://support.pancan.org/goto/donnamasonadams) , ASPCA (https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial), and/or The Nature Conservancy (https://preserve.nature.org/page/81523/donate/) because she never wanted animals to be without love and felt deeply connected to nature and the environment.
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Michelle Ng
Singapore
At 29 years old with terminal ovarian cancer, Michelle "Mike" Ng decided to celebrate her life with a living funeral. Her final video documents that event and her experiences. It's a great example of making the most of the time that you have.
Mohammed Ali
Louisville, Kentucky
I was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
