‘Last Lecture’ professor dies

pausch.jpgRandy Pausch, 47, the Carnegie Mellon computer science professor whose “last lecture” has been viewed more than 10 million on the Internet and became a best-selling book, has died of pancreatic cancer. In the lecture, Pausch discussed his childhood dreams, how he has helped others achieve their dreams, and how you can achieve your own dreams.

9 Comments

  1. angelii
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 2:14 pm | Permalink

    God bless Randy Pausch and his wife & children. What a great example he has been.

  2. SolDevVB
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 2:40 pm | Permalink

    A great loss to us all. If you haven’t seen the lecture, it is well worth your time. Put your life into perspective.

  3. Predestined
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 3:16 pm | Permalink

    This news makes me very sad. What a wonderful gift Ranch Pausch left his family and the world.

    I saw his book in the bookstore the other day, but had too many on my list to get it, too. Maybe next time, but it’ll be hard to read through the tears I know I’ll be shedding.

  4. lindainks55
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 3:39 pm | Permalink

    I want the book too. But like Pre says, reading and crying are hard together. I’ll watch his last lecture again in the next few days, and cry (again) I’m sure. He did leave a great gift, a part of himself we can all strive to emulate. The world lost a great one today.

  5. Agnatha
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 4:23 pm | Permalink

    The book was extremely moving.

    I hate pancreatic cancer. It takes so many good people in the prime of their lives.

    Kudos to Randy Pausch on a life well lived.

  6. ksfarmgrrl
    Posted July 25, 2008 at 8:06 pm | Permalink

    “I hate pancreatic cancer. It takes so many good people in the prime of their lives.”

    Two words. Bill Hicks. One of the funniest and most thought provoking humans who ever lived.

    If you ever get a chance to see “A Ride is Just a Ride”, please do it. You owe it to yourself.

  7. KSGolfnut
    Posted July 26, 2008 at 12:36 am | Permalink

    I’ve watched the Last Lecture probably a dozen times over the last 10 months, and I’ve used many of Professor Pausch’s symbolisms (especially the brick wall) in my own presentations.

    It’s a sad day – a difficult loss – and his family deserves our prayers.

  8. Boxlock
    Posted July 26, 2008 at 7:39 am | Permalink

    A man of real faith and courage, and love for his family and others.
    Most can’t imagine, certainly me, what it would take to be so strong.
    God Bless him and all he blessed as well.

  9. Stacy Hines
    Posted July 27, 2008 at 11:30 am | Permalink

    This reminded me of the famous quote – “Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.” (Samuel Daniel)!!