The former astronaut, who was the first American to orbit the Earth and the oldest man in space, has died at the age of 95.
- December 9, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Former astronaut John Glenn passed away on Thursday, December 8. He died at the James Cancer Hospital in Colombus, Ohio after falling ill and being hospitalized there for more than a week.
Celebrities, politicians and many others have expressed their griefs on social media. "Sully" star Tom Hanks wrote on Twitter, "God speed, John Glenn. Hanx." TV personality Piers Morgan added, "RIP John Glenn, 95. War hero, Astronaut, Senator. A great American."
Comedian Lewis Black said, "Over and out John Glenn. Thanks for your dignity and bravery and for opening the universe to all of us. The heavens are now yours." "Mistresses" actress Alyssa Milano added, "A hero indeed. Rest In Peace." "Fast and Furious" star Michelle Rodriguez said, "Sad to hear about the passing of astronaut John Glenn. I actually got to meet him when I was to NASA Camp... yep. I went to that." "Killing Kennedy" actor Rob Lowe said, "John Glenn was the kind of American hero who's legend will live forever. #Ohio."
President-elect Donald Trump tweeted, "Today we lost a great pioneer of air and space in John Glenn. He was a hero and inspired generations of future explorers. He will be missed." Vice president-elect Mike Pence added, "Saddened to hear of the passing of a US hero/astronaut/statesman. His courage inspired a generation to explore & serve. Godspeed John Glenn."
John Glenn made his historic flight when he became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth in a journey, which was lasting just under five hours, in 1962. He later served in the Senate for more than two decades.
