Randy Pausch, Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, died today of complications due to pancreatic cancer. His inspirational "Last Lecture", intended for his kids, has been viewed by over 6 million people world wide. He will be sorely missed.

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN2535508020080725

Check out his talk, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" and his appearance on Oprah.