Marie Curie "Obituary" (assignment was to write an obituary about a famous scientist)

Sunday, July 8, 1934 - Paris, France This past Wednesday, in a small nursing home in Sancellmoz, the world lost a legend. Marie Curie passed away at the age of 66, due to pernicious anemia - a severe complication due to prolonged exposure to radiation. Her work will forever be a positive influence on the world of science. Marya Sklodowska was born on November 7, 1867 to Ladislas and Bronsitwa Sklodowska, both teachers. The youngest of five, she and the …

…continued her research through the decade, joined by her daughter Irene, who also was pursuing a doctoral degree. Due to the prolonged exposure to radium, Curie died this past Wednesday, July 4, in a nursing home in the French Alps. Doctors have determined that the cause of death is pernicious anemia, a blood disorder. The funeral will be held privately next Thursday, July 12. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Curie Foundation is greatly appreciated.