how old is neil armstrong when he died
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, after suffering complications from heart surgery, his family said in a statement. Earlier this month, the former NASA astronaut had undergone heart surgery.
He was also an accomplished test pilot and a figure so large in American and world history that you can bet many generations from now people will still be talking about him, as well as his moon landing. Editor's Note: Neil Armstrong died on Aug. 25, 2012. He was 82. One year after his death, NASA recalled the iconic astronaut's legacy in a video tribute. NASA Remembers Neil Armstrong with 'Tranquility Base' Music Video The Truth About Neil Armstrong (Op-Ed).