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2015.7.17 Fri
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Yoichiro Nambu (Distinguished Honorary Professor, Osaka University) Passes Away at 94

Born: January 18, 1921 (94 years old)

Time and date of death: 8:12 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2015

Cause of death: Acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)

Funeral: A funeral and memorial service were held with his closest relatives in attendance.

Note: There are currently no plans to hold a farewell gathering for Professor Nambu. The Graduate School of Science at Osaka University will provide information if a gathering is to be held.

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Professor Yoichiro Nambu giving a lecture at the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University (May 13, 2014)

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Professor Yoichiro Nambu autographs "Dr. Hideki Yukawa's favorite chalkboard," given to the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University by Columbia University (USA). (May 13, 2014)

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