Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio due to complications from a recent procedure to open blocked coronary arteries. He was 82.
His family released a statement: “For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, acknowledgement and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.”
Bruce Boxleitner: “The greatest of American heroes has passed away, the first man to step on the moon 1969. Neil Armstrong, the eagle has landed. RIP.”
Olivia Munn: “Thank you for taking the first step for us.”
Ryan Seacrest: “Thanks Neil Armstrong for bringing the moon into our living rooms & curiosity into our minds. One giant loss for mankind.”
Alyssa Milano: “Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong. You are such an inspiration.”
Ryan Devlin: ” ‘I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer’ – Neil Armstrong (add hero and badass mofo to that list) #RIP”
Mandy Moore: “A Hero who changed History.”
Kevin Smith: “I salute you, NEIL ARMSTRONG! Thanks for your courage & class! You showed the galaxy how far a kid from Ohio could boldly go. #GoodNightMoon”
Nina Garcia: “Geologists have a saying – rocks remember. RIP Neil Armstrong. We will remember you. You marked an entire generation of dreamers.”
Mitt Romney: “Neil Armstrong today takes his place in the hall of heroes. The moon will miss its first son of earth.”
Check out Armstrong’s walk on the moon below:
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