Rest in peace, John Glenn.
As you may have heard, the astronaut and senator passed away on Thursday at the age of 95 after his most recent hospitalization at the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University in Columbus.
Shortly after the sad news broke, many celebrities and public figures took to Twitter to share their condolences.
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Take a look a look at some of the tributes to the legendary spaceman (below):
RIP John Glenn, 95.
War hero, Astronaut, Senator.
A great American. pic.twitter.com/aa0Y9WdWOR
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 8, 2016
Today we lost a great pioneer of air and space in John Glenn. He was a hero and inspired generations of future explorers. He will be missed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 8, 2016
Aren’t many Heroes left: WWII & Korean War Fighter Pilot. Marine Colonel. NASA Astronaut. Senator. Married 73 yrs. John Glenn RIP 1921-2016
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) December 8, 2016
RIP John Glenn. Astronaut and Senator is a hell of a resume.
— Christopher Hayes (@chrislhayes) December 8, 2016
Saddened by the loss of my former astronaut colleague John Glenn. Was very honored to have known him. #Godspeed, John Glenn. pic.twitter.com/IRKGJNqYJQ
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) December 8, 2016
A hero indeed. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/3xIafpWpaD
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 8, 2016
John Glenn, one of the truly great explorers passed into the great unknown. May his spirit, whose restlessness expanded our horizons, RIP.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 8, 2016
Over and out John Glenn. Thanks for your dignity and bravery and for opening the universe to all of us. The heavens are now yours.
— Lewis Black (@TheLewisBlack) December 8, 2016
So sad to hear of John Glenn’s passing. He was an American hero and we’re grateful for all he has done for our country!
— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) December 8, 2016
So so sorry to hear about the passing of a true American hero, Senator John Glenn. I liked and respected him so much. Rest in Peace. https://t.co/W2nt2cskIB
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) December 8, 2016
John Glenn’s many accomplishments flood my mind with the news of his passing. He was a remarkable man. Condolences to Annie & his family.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 8, 2016
“I’m taking all the good ones.” — 2016 #RIPJohnGlenn
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 8, 2016
John Glenn was the kind of American hero who’s legend will live forever. #Ohio
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 8, 2016
We are saddened by the loss of Sen. John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth. A true American hero. Godspeed, John Glenn. Ad astra. pic.twitter.com/89idi9r1NB
— NASA (@NASA) December 8, 2016
Now THAT is how you live a life! Godspeed, John Glenn. A true gentleman who humbly touched the stars and made us believe in the impossible.
— Glen Powell (@glenpowell) December 8, 2016
An American treasure. Godspeed, John Glenn. https://t.co/zHNwVyujbx
— David Muir (@DavidMuir) December 8, 2016
RIP to a man who made history!!! John Glenn lived an eventful life and inspired millions to believe that nothing is impossible!
— DYLAN REY (@DylanRey) December 8, 2016
RIP John Glenn. One of the first astronauts. A Senator. Then made NASA let him go back to space at age 77. HE WENT TO SPACE AT AGE 77!
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) December 8, 2016
Space exploration brings out our best. John Glenn served his country in space, in Congress, and inspired a generation. Onward, John Glenn. pic.twitter.com/KLtzuXn9eP
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) December 8, 2016
God speed, John Glenn. Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) December 8, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of a US hero/astronaut/statesman. His courage inspired a generation to explore & serve. Godspeed John Glenn
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) December 8, 2016
#JohnGlenn was an American hero.
My full statement ↓ pic.twitter.com/e4HgrPUvU9
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) December 8, 2016
Godspeed, John Glenn. I think your spaceship knows which way to go.
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) December 8, 2016
Our thoughts are with the Glenn family during this difficult time.
[Image via WENN.]
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