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Cornelis de Jager

Dutch astronomer, university professor, pioneer of space science, science communicator and opponent of pseudoscience.

Born April 29th, 1921 in Den Burg.

Died May 27th, 2021 at 100 years old in Den Burg. [ref]

Occupations
astronomer, astrophysicist, physicist, university teacher
Wikipedia

They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. Banksy