Obituaries
Every day, LifeMemory honors the lives of individuals from all walks of life through heartfelt tributes. In our latest news section, we pay tribute to the prominent figures whose names have made headlines across the nation, offering a farewell to those who have left a lasting impact on the world.
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Tunney Lee, professor emeritus of urban planning, dies at 88
An architect and urban planner, Lee’s impact is evident throughout... -
Obituary: Nellie Rosalyn Sherman
Nellie Rosalyn Midge Sherman (88) of Butte, Montana, a former... -
Michael Hawley, former professor of media arts and sciences, dies at 58
A modern-day Renaissance man, Hawley pioneered the internet of things,... -
Dietmar Seyferth, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 91
Inorganic chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years was... -
Professor Emeritus Michael Athans, pioneer in control theory, dies at 83
Longtime professor of electrical engineering was also a transformative director... -
Paul Thomas, MIT’s “Mr. Magnet,” dies at 77
Beloved educator and former technical supervisor at the Plasma Science... -
Yukio Okamoto, Japanese diplomat and MIT research fellow, dies at 74
The former special advisor to two Japanese prime ministers fostered...