This afternoon we have learned that the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong has passed away at the age of 82, according to 9NEWS.
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A statement from the family says he died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. It doesn't say where he died.
Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969. He radioed back to Earth the historic news of "one giant leap for mankind."
