Frank Drake has passed away, famous astrophysicist and astronomer

[Legend]

He was there when I entered this world, and I was there when he left:

Frank D Drake, May 28, 1930 - September 2, 2022.

Rest among the stars, my sweetest Papa D. You will always be my brightest star.

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— Dr. Nadia Drake (@nadiamdrake) September 2, 2022

For the general public he is probably most known for the Drake equation that calculates the probability of alien life in the universe. It's far from his greatest achievement, but it really resonated with people.