Famous NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson died at the age of 101
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Famous NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson breathed her last at the age of 101. She was aspiration behind Taraji P Henson's Oscar-nominated 2016 film Hidden Figures. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine condoles her death saying: "The NASA family will never forget Katherine Johnson's courage. Her story and her grace continue to inspire the world." The veteran mathematician was also referred to as Human-Computer.