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TV's "Mr. Wizard," Don Herbert, Dies At 89

Posted by kdawson on from the so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-experiments dept.

XorNand writes "Television's Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert, died today at 89. He introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home near Los Angeles."

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  1. Re:Sad by nschubach · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Amazing, for someone I've never met, I think I just cried a little (and am not afraid to admit it.) I used to love that show.

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  2. Re:Sad by bladesjester · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's not strange to mourn the passing of one who has impacted so many lives in a positive manner even if you've never met him in person.

    He turned a lot of us on to science as kids. He'll be missed.

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