Renowned Quebec astrophysicist Hubert Reeves dies at 91

Quebec astrophysicist Hubert Reeves, a brilliant popularizer who was adored all over the world , has died.

The man who gave his life to physics and ecology, and above all helping people understand our universe, has left our terrestrial world at the age of 91, reports several sources, including TVA.

DÉCÈS D’HUBERT REEVES | L’éminent astrophysicien et vulgarisateur scientifique québécois s’éteint à 91 ans https://t.co/VJHVvvp6Rv

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Hubert Reeves, who retired at the end of the ’90s, had worked for NASA and CNRS.

He was decorated with the Ordre national du Québec and appointed Grand Officer in France.