The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Robert N. Butler has passed away. He was 83-years-old.
Butler (pictured, via) focused on the study of aging, and was the founder of the National Institute for Aging and the International Longevity Center. He published a few books, including Why Survive? Being Old in America and The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life.
Avery senior editor Lucia Watson had this statement about the author: “Dr. Butler was a revolutionary gerontologist whose passion helped overcome the stigma surrounding aging in this country, and empowered people to discover their enormous potential in their later years. His work influenced clinicians, scientists, researchers, and policy makers all over the world. It will continue to impact us for generations to come.”