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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut who helped avert disaster, has died

The naval aviator turned astronaut led the mission, guiding it safely back to Earth after it went perilously wrong.
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APOLLO 13 Star Honors Real-Life Astronaut Jim Lovell Following His Death

Actor Tom Hanks honored Jim Lovell, who he played in APOLLO 13, following the astronaut’s death on Aug. 7.

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 Pays Tribute to ‘Apollo 13’ Astronaut Jim Lovell: ‘God Speed You, on This Next Voyage’

Tom Hanks paid tribute to Jim Lovell, the astronaut he portrayed in 'Apollo 13,' following news of Lovell’s death Friday at ...

Astronaut James Lovell, who commanded Apollo 13 and grew up in Milwaukee, dies at 97

James Lovell grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Juneau High School went on to be an astronaut. Lovell has died at age 97 ...
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Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly, who helped crew safely return to ...

Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has died at the age of 87, NASA ...