Randy Pausch is died (October 23, 1960 – July 25, 2008) only 47..very sad....somebody posted his story last year and commented that it really had an effect on you...

he was an American professor of computer science...human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,in August 2006. Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. and a best-selling author who achieved worldwide fame for his "The Last Lecture" was incredible...speech on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon.This wonderful mans lecture inspired me to get all I can out of life and be greatful that I don't have Pancreatic cancer and get up each day looking forward to life...God bless you Randy and his beautiful family...You can watch the "Last Lecture" below....Have a nice day.....

that was me who posted his story. i found out last night he died. my he rest in peace.

my prayers go out to his kids and family

Ironically....I just finished reading "The Last Lecture" this very morning. An incredible educator, an outstanding human being and a inspirational marker for the rest of humanity. May his legacy live on.

R.I.P Professor Randy.

I liked his positive thought. I believe that a lot of people got inspiration from him....

he wrote some great stuff, to be sure.

God bless you randy..may rest in Peace and in the arms of GOD...I never know you..but I'll remember you..

47 too young to die....sad...R.I.P

Yes, an inspiring man. After picking up 'The last lecture' I couldn't put it down.

Sorry to hear this news.

My thoughts go to his family.