The astronaut Michael Collins passed away at age 90, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Pilot of Apollo 11 who went on to become the director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He was a part of the Gemini 10 mission as well.
He joined the U.S. Air Force and flew F-86 fighter jets in France before being accepted into the U.S. Air Force Experimental Flight Test Pilot School.
He served as Vice President of LTV Aerospace from 1980 to 1985.
How did Michael Collins die?
Cancer caused Michael Collins' death in 2021.
On April 28, 2021, Collins died from cancer in Naples, Florida, at the age of 90.
| Cause of death | Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 90 years |
| Profession | Astronaut |
| Birthday | October 31, 1930 |
| Death date | April 28, 2021 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
