Saint in Paradise Posted 24 July, 2012 Share Posted 24 July, 2012 (edited) An excellent role model passed away on Monday U.S.A. time. http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/07/23/sally_ride_first_us_woman_in_space_dies_at_61/ Just in case I suppose I better tell the young people that she was the first American lady astronaught. Edited 24 July, 2012 by Saint in Paradise Explanation of who she was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 24 July, 2012 Share Posted 24 July, 2012 RIP Sally - read this on twitter this morning - very very sad Remember watching her go up the first time live on the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 24 July, 2012 Share Posted 24 July, 2012 Sad news, 61 is very young. Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonswan Posted 25 July, 2012 Share Posted 25 July, 2012 Ride's office said she is survived by Tam O'Shaughnessy, her partner of 27 years and a co-founder of Sally Ride Science; her mother, Joyce; her sister, Bear, a niece; and a nephew. Sally Ride, first US woman in space, dies at 61 What they don't mention is that Tam O'Shaughnessy was a woman. America Finds Out That Sally Ride, First Female Astronaut, Was Also First Lesbian Astronaut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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