From pancreatic cancer.
Update
It was revealed in her official obituary that Ride was a lesbian, and is survived by her lifetime partner, Dr Tam O’Shaughnessy. We extend our sympathies to Dr. O’Shaughnessy.
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Sally Ride, First US Woman Astronaut, Dead at 61
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