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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 30 Dec 2016

    Thanks, Twitterverse for all condolences. At age 89, there’s greater urge to celebrate than to mourn.http://nyti.ms/2iOc05J 

    7:47 PM - 30 Dec 2016
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      1.  🐺‏ @jaytay777 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        He must have been a great man because he gave us you.

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      2. Holly  🚀‏ @absolutspacegrl 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Neil, I met u in New Orleans & u were amazing. So sorry about ur dad. Mine died a few yrs ago but taught me women can do science.

        1 reply 3 retweets 75 likes
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      1. John Hodgman‏Verified account @hodgman 30 Dec 2016
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        my love to you

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      2. Emmancipator‏ @emmancipator 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Emmancipator Retweeted #TrumpPenceMustGo

        Neil, will you join @pzmyers & use your platform to STOP Trump/Pence Plan at http://RefuseFascism.org https://twitter.com/refusefascism/status/815030236928581632 …

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        Steal the headlines on New Years Eve: NYC + everywhere http://bit.ly/2ir7uxb  @OccupyWallStNYC Video credit @RolandMarconi #theresistance pic.twitter.com/EnnBF339n3
        2 replies 3 retweets 5 likes
      3. Peter J. Hart‏ @peterjhart 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @emmancipator @pzmyers

        god how about you read tweets before you reply to them! This is the worst time

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Emanuel Lovejoy‏ @HoaxerTV 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson @nytimes

        had to have been an extraordinary man to have brought another extraordinary man into this world. My condolences

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      2. ♫ spooky B-oo-ill ♫‏ @BluePillWhite 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        it's OK to be sad sometimes Neil. :'( I envy your ability to put a rational and positive perspective on things.

        1 reply 0 retweets 10 likes
      3. ♫ spooky B-oo-ill ♫‏ @BluePillWhite 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @BluePillWhite @neiltyson

        your tweets actually make me think about things in a different way.

        0 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
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      1. Ed Glavin‏Verified account @EdGlavin 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson @nytimes

        such an amazing life and amazing obituary.

        0 replies 0 retweets 25 likes
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      1. Michael Coleson‏ @MichaelColeson 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson @nytimes

        Grace and class as always sir. Thank you .

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      1. Adam Sharp‏Verified account @AdamS 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson @nytimes

        THAT'S the cosmic perspective.

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      1. Jazzy's Groove‏ @JazzyNUPE 30 Dec 2016
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        I am late but respect to your father for his work and raising a son such as yourself.

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      1. Patricia W. Fischer-Author‏ @pawf1067 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Amen. Celebrate a job well done, a life well loved, and a legacy greatly respected. Many blessings to you & your family.pic.twitter.com/c7Su2jmGBC

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      1. T.M.I. from T.I.M.‏ @Y_I_S_C 30 Dec 2016
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        . May the memories of the good times carry you through this difficult time.

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      1. Don’t blame Jack, he’s a White Supremacist too.‏ @ShinyFab 30 Dec 2016
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        my sincerest condolences. And peace to you and your family.

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      1. Vicster  ♈️ ⚽️ 😺 ☯️‏ @vicster 30 Dec 2016
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        His sounds like a full life worth celebrating. I'm sorry for your loss but happy for you for the time you had with him.

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      1. Monic‏ @monicmagett 30 Dec 2016
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Hope y'all know when I die you betta second line!! @KiwiKandy @konjewell @PharaohsReign @neiltyson: https://youtu.be/b_awCl-qYM0 

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      1. Jinxe- 🎃-Lantern‏ @jinxeptor 31 Dec 2016
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        I am thankful for all that he did, but still sorry for your loss.

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