Professor whose 'last lecture' about terminal cancer became sensation dies

[K9karen]

My heart dropped. I'm always surprised at myself for reacting so strongly and emotionally over someone I've never met or known. But how could you not "fall in love" with Randy Pausch? He affected me so deeply. I'm in tears...the beautiful family picture.
Safe Journey, Randy. Hope we meet one day.

[Medusa]

I saw this gentleman on "Oprah" and hung on his every word. A close friend of mine was diagnosed w/pancreatic cancer just around the time that Prof. Pausch appeared on the TV show and he's still w/us so it struck a nerve. Even if that had not been the case, Prof. Pausch had such wisdom and courage that he should be an inspiration to us all. His family will most assuredly sting from such a loss. RIP, Prof. Pausch. You've touched so many lives.

[moosmom]

This man is a true hero. He was dying, yet he remained strong and powerful to the end. He truly inspired me with his strength.

RIP sweet man. You've touched many lives with your wonderful, inspirational spirit.