Astronaut Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

Neil Armstrong died Saturday, August 25, 2012 following complications resulting from a cardiovascular procedure.

Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969. Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969, capping the most daring of the 20th century's scientific expeditions. His first words after setting foot on the surface are etched in history books and in the memories of those who heard them in a live broadcast.

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"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Armstrong said.

In a statement his family said Armstrong had passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.

The family described him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and also as "a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job."