Aldous Leonard Huxley, internationally-acclaimed author and philosopher, passed away on November 22, 1963, at the age of 69. Born in Surrey, England on July 26, 1894, Huxley was the third son of Leonard and Julia Arnold Huxley. His two older brothers, Julian and Andrew, were also noted scientists. He was educated at Eton College from 1908-1913, where he achieved fame for his poetry before going on to attend Balliol College, Oxford, in 1916. During his life, Huxley was highly acclaimed for his novels, essays, and poems. He is best remembered for his 1932 novel, Brave New World, a dystopian work of science fiction. Huxley was also renowned for his many essays, including The Doors of Perception (1954), which dealt with his experiences with the psychedelic drug mescaline. Huxley was a fervent pacifist and open advocate for both pacifism and antinuclear disarmament. His 1945 essay, The Humanist Frame, argued for the exploration of alternative forms of morality which could "produce better conditions of life." His works left an indelible mark on literature and philosophy throughout the world. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and numerous readers.