How Old Was John Glenn When He Died
John Glenn was 95 years old when he died. He was born on July 18, 1921, and passed away on December 8, 2016.
John Glenn Death Date and Age
Glenn died at his home in Columbus, Ohio. His death came more than five decades after his historic 1962 orbital flight. He remains one of the most recognized figures in American space history.
John Glenn Life and Career Overview
Before becoming an astronaut, Glenn served as a Marine Corps pilot in World War II and the Korean War. After leaving NASA, he served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio for more than two decades. He returned to space in 1998 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, making him the oldest person to fly in space at that time. More details are available at NASA Glenn Research Center history page.
