Legendary astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the famed Apollo 13 mission, died at his Lake Forest, Illinois home on August 7, 2025, at age 97. Known for his extraordinary leadership during the 1970 mission that faced a life-threatening malfunction, Lovell helped safely guide his crew back to Earth, turning crisis into one of NASA’s greatest triumphs. He flew four historic space missions and was the first person to journey to the Moon twice without landing. Portrayed by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, Lovell leaves behind a legacy of courage, optimism, and inspiration for generations.