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Notable Achievements at Age 52
Resigned as CEO and left Mozilla (after 11 days)
After 11 days as CEO, Brendan Eich resigned (April 3, 2014), stating he could not be an effective leader under the circumstances; Mozilla announced board tried to offer alternative roles but he severed ties.
Underwent emergency quintuple heart bypass surgery
A routine checkup revealed a severely obstructed artery; Letterman had emergency quintuple-bypass surgery on Jan 14, 2000.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (ceremony date 11/10/1999).
Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award
Awarded the Lasker Award for landmark work establishing prions as a new class of infectious agents.
Dies of heart attack in Montecatini Terme, Italy
Dior suffered a fatal heart attack while on vacation (playing cards) in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy, and died on 24 October 1957.
Died at Villa Lewaro (kidney failure/hypertension)
Died May 25, 1919 at age 51 (reported age often given as 51) from kidney failure and complications of hypertension; interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY.
Returned to Australia
Following the plea hearing in Saipan, Assange flew to Australia, arriving on 26 June 2024.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig wins multiple prizes at Cannes (May 25, 2024)
The film won several awards at Cannes 2024 including the Special Award (Prix Spécial), the FIPRESCI Prize, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, François Chalais Prize and Prix des Cinémas Art et Essai.
Attended Cannes red carpet for The Seed of the Sacred Fig (May 24, 2024)
Appeared on the Cannes red carpet after escaping Iran; film later received a Special Award at the festival.
Sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, fine and property confiscation (May 8, 2024)
Lawyer announced an eight-year prison sentence, flogging, a fine and confiscation of property following the Cannes selection of his film.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig selected to compete at Cannes (2024)
Film The Seed of the Sacred Fig selected in the main competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival; announced in April 2024.
Won Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series)
Won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Last of Us (2023 Creative Arts/Primetime Emmys listing).
Died in Los Angeles home
Jesse Powell died on September 13, 2022, at his Los Angeles home (initial family statements said passed peacefully).
Birthday (turned 52)
Powell's birthday; noted in media coverage because his death came a day later.
Granted SPDI bank charter by Wyoming Banking Board
Avanti (Custodia) was granted a Special Purpose Depositary Institution (SPDI) charter by the State Banking Board in a unanimous vote (Oct 2020).
Married Neri Oxman
Ackman married Israeli‑American designer and MIT-affiliated Neri Oxman at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
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