Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and inspiration for the film 'Hidden Figures,' is dead at 101

Katherine Johnson, a pioneering NASA mathematician whose work inspired the film"Hidden Figures," died this week. She was 101.

NASA announced Johnson's death on Monday. Johnson was part of NASA's"Computer Pool," a group of mathematicians whose data powered NASA's first successful space missions. The group's success largely hinged on the accomplishments of its black women members.

Sleep well

Rip

Such a diva n a hero.. roll model at its peak

May your soul rest in perfect peace

Dems won't release money to fight the

May her precious soul rest in eternal Paradise

PaulieEsther1 rest in peace 💫

I don’t recall learning about this brilliant woman in school. Another reason while I hate the ‘establishment’

All the women were inspiration to me I excelled in science and loved it so much may you rest in peace my sister

Looks like post title was better than the CNN app title. I love the sensitivity that CNN app displays for those who pass. They couldn't kindly say 'has died' like this post, but they state 'IS DEAD'🤦🏽‍♂️ I'd hate to be a friend/family & read this statement! Cmon SMH

God bless

R.I.P.

RIP. Thank you for all you contributed KatherineJohnson knowhername Feminism

An inspirational lady.

Thank you Katherine

What a long, blessed life. And without the movie, I wouldn’t have known about this amazing figure in history! I would love to hear/read/see more inspiring stories like hers and less of the evil in the world. KatherineJohnson NASA hero

God rest her soul 🙏😥

I watched that movie three times in less than 24 hours

Really!

Wowsers,101!! Not only did this woman watch history happen, she helped make it! RIP Brave woman,we couldn't have done it without you!

If you can get it... her story should be taught to EVERY child in school, yearly... She was doing a computers job 60 years ago...

very sad indeed we should all aim for half of her value, at least!

Amazing woman with an amazing story. RIP

1+4=68854235689097543346788665433577 to the power of fuck all 👍

LeilaniMunter What an incredible woman and life! 💖

RIP..Thanks for the historical inspiration.

For a moment I tought Ayn Rand has died. That would make her what, 150?

Thanks Katherine

SuniDey 💙💙

A buonanima

lookner May Katherine Johnson rest in peace.

Another GREAT African American most children in school will never know about.

SuniDey she lived such a fulfilling life. may she rest in peace.

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RIP

We are grateful to your great contribution RIP

She was one of a group of black mathematicians in NASA.

Mathematician broke barriers at NASA.

Katherine Johnson dies at 101.

Just more proof that we never went to the moon.

Sometimes, gets it right!

Damn, she went for the long run. Thankfully she changed the world and had the opportunity to watch it.

Rest in peace clever lady, your legacy lives on

Interesting to read interviews with her about her time at NASA. Contrary to what the film 'Hidden Figures' portrayed, she said she was treated nicely by her co-workers.

Peace be with you Katherine. You are an inspiration to so many.

Thank you Katherine. Chief Space Cadet🚀

RIP

🙏🏾RIP

Watched Hidden Figures again the other night. What amazing women. So, from a fellow WV'n, RIP Katherine. 💔

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Glad that the world was told about her accomplishments while she lived, so that she could be given the accolades she so richly deserved. Rest In Peace Ms. Johnson 🙏🙏🙏😓

Rip

A American Standard. Respect

jaketapper So Sorry! 💔 Condolences to you and your family and friends and all those involved! ☹️🕊️

Rip

RIP

She loved long enough to see herself portrayed in a movie exposing her contributions to the Human Race! RIP. Your work here is done and will not be forgotten!

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