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Re: Randy Pausch loses battle with pancreatic cancer at 47

lynniep — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:32:56 -0000

I just chanced upon this post and it reminded me of the sadness I felt on hearing of Randy's passing and also that it's probably time I read 'The Last Lecture' again. I did not realize that Randy actually taught Human Computer Interaction until after I'd watched--and been very touched by--parts of his 'Last Lecture' video. He was truly an extraordinary man. I'm envious you had the opportunity to interact with him and learn from Randy first hand, Whitney. What an experience.

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Cancer Collective — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:01:29 -0000

Heaven must of had a greater need. We all mourn his passing I am sure.

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Healer — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:06:52 -0000

alot of great people are dieing because of cancer ... its just too bad

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Dani seuba — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:09:32 -0000

Thanks for discover me this man.
I have saw this post wen you publish it, but when you made your post for your new readers you remember me it.
I have seen the video and I thing I'm so touching about this lecture.
Thanks for it.
ps: sorry about my english

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Wood splitter dude — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:06 -0000

This is very sad happening. I saw his last lecture and it is cruel that he had to go.

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Michel — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:05:48 -0000

I am so sorry for him. He was such a great person. It is great loss for the whole world.

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farnaz — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:18:09 -0000

It saddens me to hear of Randy’s passing. I watched him play his video on Oprah a while ago, which really moved me (all the way in Australia).
I would have loved to sit in on one of his lectures.
At that time, I was not aware of what field he lectured in. But today after starting Information Architecture and looking at useability blogs, it’s amazing that I have come across his story again and that he was in a similar field.

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Lisa Anderson — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:32:05 -0000

First heard of Randy Pausch when he was going to be on Oprah. It was an amazing last lecture that he gave. It was very near and dear to my heart, because my husband had pancreatic cancer and passed away Dec. 17 2007. He was and will always be such and inspiration to myself and so many others. My husband was a strong and brave man, and is miss him every day, every second. We were only married for a little over 2 yrs when he passed away, he was the love of my life. My heart goes out to Randy's family.

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Zach Katkin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:18:37 -0000

Randy's lectures were amazing. He will be missed.

A close relative of mine was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We are organizing a major 24hour blog-o-thon to raise awareness of cancer (particularly pancreatic cancer) and raise money for research. We are trying to enlist the help of any bloggers that would like to participate. If you'd like to help out or find out more please let me know. Our site is: http://www.atilus.com/cancer

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Carol — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:12 -0000

Why? Why do the good ones die?

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Marc Meyer — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:36:23 -0000

Whitney, I lived in the Burgh for quite a while and have had numerous friends from CMU who used to talk about him, I then moved to Florida awhile back and heard about the last lecture via the PG. It was at that point that I blogged about Randy Pausch and basically followed every step of his life.

it was with a tremendous amount of sadness that I heard about him this morning and it was like being punched. Good people are taken from us far too soon and he was one of the good people.

Thanks for writing this.

Marc

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danielholter — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:08:08 -0000

I'm envious you had the pleasure of knowing him and learning from him firsthand... I have recommended his book to more than a few, and my kiddos are absolutely decorating their rooms any way they want.

Good of you to post a tribute on here... my sympathies to all his students, friends, and definitely his family.

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Milan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:30:56 -0000

Incidently, just days ago I organized a team of volonteers to translate the whole transcript of The Last Lecture to various world languages.
Here is the first full translation:
http://www.forbetterweb.com/ser-randy-pausch.php

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jessica — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:35:37 -0000

I did not know Randy but what a positive influence he is on everyone's life. My heart stopped this morning when I could not get on the website I had in my favorites. Something just told me! A more positive attitude I've never known and Randy will forever have a spot in my heart. My deepest sympathies to his family!