COVID-19 Kills Renowned Princeton Mathematician, 'Game Of Life' Inventor John Conway

[ThoughtCriminal]

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/mercer/obituaries/covid-19-kills-renowned-princeton-mathematician-game-of-life-inventor-john-conway-in-3-days/786461/

Princeton scientist Sam Wang in mourning Conway's death noted his fever started Wednesday morning. Three days later, he died.

"I am sorry to confirm the passing of my colleague John Conway. An incomparable mathematician, a pleasant neighbor, and an excellent coffee acquaintance," Wang tweeted. "Part of coronavirus's hard toll in New Jersey."

Born in Liverpool, England, Conway knew at 11 years old he wanted to be a mathematician.

Conway's most notable contribution to his field may have been his invention of the Game of Life, leading to the popularization of cellular automaton.
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I rather liked XKCD's tribute:
https://xkcd.com/2293/

[SheltieLover]

1. 😭

[Hortensis]

2. Very poignant tribute. RIP.

[eppur_se_muova]

3. Damn, what a loss. I really enjoyed his "Book of Numbers" (coauthored with Guy) ...

... and I'm not even a real mathematician.