Randy Pausch, born on 23rd Oct 1960, is a Professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
In August 2006, Randy Pausch was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. He pursued a very aggressive cancer treatment, however, he was told in August 2007, the cancer had metastasized to his liver and spleen, which meant it was terminal.
Randy Pausch then started palliative chemotherapy, to extend his life as long as possible. At that time, doctors estimated he would remain healthy for another three to six months.
On May 2, 2008, a PET scan showed that his cancer had spread to his lungs, some lymph nodes in his chest and that he had some metastases in his peritoneum and retroperitoneum, evidence that the disease has begun to take over.
On May 18, 2008, Randy Pausch made a surprise return to Carnegie Mellon University to deliver an inspirational speech to the Class of 2008 at the Commencement ceremony.
Here is the video of the speech:
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sgPing on June 11, 2008 at 1:41 am
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Randy Pausch, born on 23rd Oct 1960, is a Professor of Computer Science, Human-computer Interaction, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States….
bren on June 12, 2008 at 1:27 am
How is Randy Pausch doing now? Thank you
Linda on June 12, 2008 at 11:00 pm
My family and I are praying for Randy and his precious family. Our God can do all things and what is impossible with man is possible with God. Blessings to the Pausch family.
cjc3039 on July 18, 2008 at 10:13 am
Does anyone know where I can download a copy of Randy Pausch’s speech he made on May 18, 2008 at Carnegie-Mellon?
Carol on July 24, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I’d love to know how Randy is doing. I pray for him and his family every day. I’d lov eto send a card and flowers to his address. Randy just know the people that look for you every day are praying for you and that we’re all concerned when we don’t find any up dates. Last up date is in 07. I am so amazed at the videos i have watched. What a super human. I don’t have that kind of higher power in me I don’t think. God bless you and your wonderful wife and beautiful childern.
nancy on July 28, 2008 at 2:39 pm
What a guy! My prays our with his wife and kids.
Randy talked about building nets for his family, I’m sure he did. If any Family that can make it, his Family will. If we all can take a moment and look at our lives and make a differents, that want we sure do. I will in memory of Randy and his Family