Randy Pausch – American professor of computer science and author of the late 20th–21st centuries, best known for «The Last Lecture» and the viral talk that became a testament to courage in the face of death. His story continues to inspire millions worldwide.
✨ Born in 1960 in Baltimore, studied at Brown University, earned his PhD at Carnegie Mellon. 💻 Expert in virtual reality, collaborated with Disney Imagineering. 📚 At CMU, he launched programs fostering student creativity and innovation. 🎤 In 2007, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, he delivered his «Last Lecture». 🌍 The lecture spread globally, watched by millions and quoted everywhere. 📖 Co-authored «The Last Lecture» with Jeffrey Zaslow, a bestseller translated worldwide. 💡 Famous for saying: “Brick walls are there to show us how badly we want something.” 👨👩👦 Framed his talk as a legacy for his children. 🏆 Received numerous honors for teaching and outreach. 🎬 His story was widely featured in documentaries and TV specials. 😄 Once joked that his lecture was “the most successful PowerPoint presentation ever.”