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Notable Achievements at Age 82
Died in Aix-en-Provence, France
Benjamin Graham died on September 21, 1976 in Aix-en-Provence at age 82.
Died in Gig Harbor, Washington
Casey Kasem died June 15, 2014 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Gig Harbor. Immediate cause: sepsis from an ulcerated bedsore; age 82.
Died in Ashland, Oregon
John W. Backus died at his home in Ashland, Oregon on March 17, 2007.
Announced retirement from Supreme Court
Marshall announced his intent to retire (citing ill health and age) on June 27, 1991 after nearly 24 years on the Court.
Died in Kimito, Finland
Fredrik Gabriel Hedberg died on 19 August 1893 in Kimito after a long ministry and theological influence.
Death
Died at his residence No. 10 Washington Place in Manhattan after months of declining health; cause listed as exhaustion from chronic disorders.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in 2024.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in 2024.
Announced intention to step down in December
On Aug 22, 2022 Fauci announced he would step down from his positions in December 2022 to pursue the next chapter of his career.
Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex-trafficking charges
Epstein, who had been Wexner's financial manager (1987–2007), was arrested; media scrutiny of Wexner's past ties intensified.
Died in Aix‑en‑Provence, France
Benjamin Graham died September 21, 1976, at age 82; left a lasting legacy through students and publications.
Estate valuation at death
Estate was estimated at $105,000,000 at time of death (contemporary estimate).
Bloomberg Philanthropies lifetime giving reported at $21.1B
Bloomberg.org reports Bloomberg has given away $21.1 billion so far, with $3.7 billion distributed in 2024 alone.
Retired as NIAID Director and White House Chief Medical Advisor
At retirement, Fauci's annual salary was reported as $480,654 (highest paid U.S. federal government employee at the time).
Announced stepping down as House Democratic leader
After Democrats narrowly lost House majority in 2022 midterms, Pelosi announced she would not seek a House leadership role but would remain in Congress.
Attack on Paul Pelosi at their San Francisco home
An intruder assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer in an incident linked to Nancy Pelosi politically; suspect later convicted in 2023.
GMO AUM reported at $65 billion (Dec 2020)
GMO's assets under management had fallen to approximately $65 billion as of December 2020 (from $118B in 2015).
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show canceled
After years of declining ratings and criticisms, L Brands canceled the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2019.
Awarded honorary doctorate, Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Received an honorary doctorate degree from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in recognition of her contributions to software engineering.
Hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Reported in critical but stable condition in Washington; receiving antibiotics for bedsores and treatment for high blood pressure.
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