Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, dies at 82. His family announced the sad news on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
“We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures,†Armstrong’s family said in a statement.
“While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves,†his family said.
The YouTube clip above is the footage of original NASA video of Neil Armstrong descending the LM ladder to the Moon surface on July 20, 1969. Video was broadcast quality, taken by a mounted camera on the leg of the lander.
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