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Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, dies after battle with cancer Katlyn Brieskorn © Provided by WFTV Orlando Michael Collins, an Apollo 11 astronaut, has died after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 90. Collins’ family released the following statement: “We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer. He spent his final days with his family by his side. Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. We will miss...

Spaceflight Insider Derek Richardson Michael Collins during a crew photo for the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Credit: NASA Former NASA Gemini and Apollo astronaut Michael Collins died April 28, 2021, after battling cancer, according to his family. He was 90 years old. In a statement from his family, they said Collins spent his final days peacefully with his family by his side. “Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way,” the statement continues. “We will miss him terribly. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to ...

Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft during the Moon landing, has died aged 90 ASTRONAUT MICHAEL COLLINS who participated in the Apollo moon landing mission has died following a battle with cancer, his family said.  Collins, 90, flew the command module above the lunar surface in 1969 as his colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the surface.  His death was announced by his family in a statement released on Collins’ twitter account saying that he had died following a battle with cancer. “We regret that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, af...

Michael Collins, one of three astronauts on historic Apollo 11 moon mission, has died, NASA reports Updated Apr 28, 2021; Posted Apr 28, 2021 This March 30, 1969 photo made available by NASA shows the crew of the Apollo 11, from left, Neil Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, module pilot; Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, lunar module pilot. Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to the surface of the moon. (NASA via AP)AP Facebook Share NASA released this statement on its website about the death of Collins earlier today. “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for explorati...

“We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer," read a statement from the family. "He spent his final days peacefully, with his family by his side. Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. We will miss him terribly. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to have lived the life he did. We will honor his wish for us to celebrate, not mourn, that life. Please join us in fondly and joyfully remembering his sharp wit, his quiet sense of purpose, and h...