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Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died. He was 97.
Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell
Tom Hanks honored astronaut Jim Lovell, whom he portrayed in "Apollo 13," with a touching tribute celebrating the space pioneer’s bravery and extraordinary life.
Cosmosphere honors Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 mission hero
The Cosmosphere is honoring the memory of the doomed Apollo 13 Mission Commander Jim Lovell. Official photo of Commander Jim Lovell (Courtesy NASA) Lovell served as commander for the 1970 Apollo 13 mission,
Remembering The Legacy Of Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell
NASA Astronaut and Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell passed away on August 7, 2025 ✓ We dedicate this Speedy Tuesday article to this hero ✓
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97
Jim Lovell, the commander of the famed Apollo 13 mission, has died, according to NASA. He was 97.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he had "turned a potential tragedy into a success" after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted because of an explosion onboard the spacecraft while it was hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth.
Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dies at 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, died in Illinois, his family announced. Lovell, 97, flew on three other NASA missions.
Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97
Apollo 13 mission commander and astronaut Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97. “We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, USN Captain James A. ‘Jim’ Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, leader, and space explorer,” his family said in a statement Friday, according to Fox News.
Captain Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander.
Captain Jim Lovell, commander of the doomed Apollo 13 space mission to the Moon. Jim, who died this month at the age of 97, tells how he helped guide his stricken craft safely back to Earth after it suffered a near catastrophic explosion in an interview first broadcast in April 2020 on the BBC series 13 Minutes to the Moon.
Jim Lovell, 1928-2025
When an oxygen tank exploded aboard Apollo 13, 200,000 miles from Earth, Jim Lovell’s calm voice crackled over the radio: “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” It was April 1970, and the mission that was meant to land Lovell on the moon became a desperate fight for survival.

Jim Lovell died months before 'Apollo 13' film's 30th anniversary return to theaters

Astronaut Jim Lovell's death at 97 comes two months before the Oscar-winning film inspired by his crew's story, "Apollo 13," ...

‘Apollo 13’ Filmmakers Ron Howard & Brian Grazer Pay Tribute To Jim Lovell: “A True American Hero”

Apollo 13' director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer pay to Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated moon mission on which ...

Tom Hanks reacts to the death of Jim Lovell, astronaut he portrayed in 'Apollo 13' movie

"Apollo 13" film star Tom Hanks honored his real-life counterpart Jim Lovell, who died Aug. 7 at 97. Director Ron Howard also ...

Tom Hanks, who portrayed Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13,’ pays tribute to the late astronaut

Lovell famously delivered the news to mission control, saying “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” The exchange was later ...

Lake Forest friends and neighbors share positive memories of Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell will forever be associated with his travels to space, but his impact on Earth – notably in his adopted hometown of ...

Fifth Season Launches Apollo 13 Docu; Avi Belkin’s ‘Odyssey’ Tells Tale From Perspective of Jim Lovell

EXCLUSIVE: Apollo 13 mission commander astronaut Jim Lovell, memorialized through Tom Hanks’ performance in the Best ...

EAA honors legacy of late astronaut James Lovell, who visited Oshkosh frequently

Jack Pelton paid tribute to the late great astronaut after recalling Lovell’s impact on AirVenture over the years.

The Apollo 13 Storytelling Blueprint Business Leaders Should Use To Motivate Teams

The reason director Ron Howard chose to place the scene where he did is a technique of great storytelling, a skill business ...