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Apollo 13, Jim Lovell and Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks Honors 'Apollo 13' Astronaut James Lovell With Tribute: 'God Speed You'

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks honored James Lovell, the American astronaut he portrayed in “ Apollo 13 ,” with a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his courage, curiosity and fortitude. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97 years old.

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Tom Hanks, who portrayed Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13,’ pays tribute to the late astronaut

Lovell famously delivered the news to mission control, saying “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” The exchange was later immortalized by Hanks in the “Apollo 13” movie, which costarred Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan and the late Bill Paxton.

Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97

Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

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The Apollo 13 Storytelling Blueprint Business Leaders Should Use To Motivate Teams

The reason director Ron Howard chose to place the scene where he did is a technique of great storytelling, a skill business ...

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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97

Astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he had ...

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Ron Howard Honors Real-Life 'Apollo 13' Hero After Death

The 'Apollo 13' director celebrated the real-life astronaut's 'intellect, courage and commitment to duty' after his death.

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‘Ah, Houston, We’ve Had A Problem’ - Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell Gone At 97

The Right Stuff gang has lost yet another member. Jim Lovell of Apollo 8 and 13 missions just died at age 97. This writer ...

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