Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon dies at 82

July 20, 1969

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, after suffering complications from heart surgery, his family said in a statement.

Earlier this month, the former NASA astronaut had undergone heart surgery.

He famously uttered the quote moments after setting foot on the lunar surface: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’

A statement from the family says he died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.

May His Soul Rest In Peace