Tom Hanks, Who Portrayed Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13,’ Pays Tribute to the Late Astronaut
UNITED STATES, AUG 9 – Tom Hanks honors Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, who died at 97; the mission’s safe return is known as a successful failure, officials said.
- In a heartfelt Instagram post on Aug. 8, Tom Hanks honored Jim Lovell, who he portrayed in Apollo 13, following the astronaut's death at age 97.
- Following his passing, NASA confirmed Lovell died at 97 on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois.
- About 200,000 miles from Earth during Apollo 13, an oxygen tank exploded, but the crew splashed down safely after about three days.
- In his tribute, Tom Hanks said, `God speed you, on this next voyage, Jim Lovell,` emphasizing his respect for the astronaut's legacy.
- The film Apollo 13 remains influential, and in 2023, the Library of Congress added it to the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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Tom Hanks shares heartfelt tribute to late Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell
Tom Hanks is remembering late astronaut Jim Lovell, whom he portrayed in the Oscar-winning film “Apollo 13,” as among the rare humans “who lead others to the places we would not go on our own.” Hanks’ tribute followed that of NASA announcing the Apollo 13 mission commander died on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97. “There are people who dare, who dream, and who lead others to the places we would not go on our own,” Hanks wrote …
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