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Randy Pausch ~ Looses His Battle. . .

Randy Pausch , the computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA passed away this morning, July 25th, at his home in Virginia. He was 47. Pausch was known for the "The Last Lecture" which he gave in September 2007, which became an Internet sensation and best-selling book.In September 2006, Pausch was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer. Last fall Pausch and his family moved to Virginia to be closer to his wife's relatives.The Last Lecture is very touching. Pausch doesn't dwell on his illness but rather his childhood, family, and dreams... he grew-up a little awkward but ended up marrying the girl of his dreams and having an amazing career that he loved. At the end of the lecture he tells his audience that the lecture wasn't for them but for his children. . . .

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Posted by Teresa Harris on 07/25/2008 03:34 PM

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6 Comments on Randy Pausch ~ Looses His Battle. . .

Hi Teresa, I saw the presentation and it really was awesome. I hope his family and friends only the best !

07/25/2008 03:51 PM

by Bill Gillhespy Fort Myers Beach Realtor (Century 21 Tripower Realty)

Bill: Thanks for stopping by! What a guy he was, simple and so very smart. We lost a good one today...

07/25/2008 04:42 PM

by Teresa Harris (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc.)

Hi Teresa, great minds think alike. We posted similar stories about the Randy Pausch story. I love the script font in your blog. Very stylish!! Randy had great spirit, something I hope I can have in my life too. Hope you're doing great!!

07/26/2008 10:02 AM

by Gary Woltal - REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty)

I was so saddened to hear about his passing. He was an outstanding person. Thanks for the link.

07/28/2008 09:23 AM

by Debbie Small, REALTOR® (Long & Foster Realtors)

Hi Gary, Thanks for stopping by! Yes, Randy is an inspiration. I went back you saw your post too and loved it! Take care!

07/28/2008 08:57 PM

by Teresa Harris (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc.)

Hi Debbie, Thanks for stopping by too! Yes, he was outstanding! Take care.

07/28/2008 08:59 PM

by Teresa Harris (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc.)