Sir Patrick Moore dies aged 89
Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore died today aged 89, a group of his friends and staff said. The broadcaster "passed away peacefully at 12.25pm this afternoon", at his home in Selsey, West Sussex.
Sir Patrick Moore on a visit to Texas
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