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Maryam Mirzakhani passed away today... She was the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal prize.

I would like to remember her last post on facebook: ''The more I spent time on maths, the more excited I got.''

Jul 15, 2017.

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I saw your profile picture and immediately connected it to the news of her passing. Thanks for sharing this; I hope everyone sees it. She has my condolences.

Zach Abueg - 3 years, 11 months ago

It is very saddening to hear about the demise of a mathematician at such a young age. However, she would be immortalised through her contributions to mathematics. May her soul rest in peace.

Swagat Panda - 3 years, 11 months ago

R.I.P Maryam Mirzakhani :(

Munem Shahriar - 3 years, 11 months ago

I still can't believe it :(

Morteza Mashini - 3 years, 11 months ago

She was one of the greatest female mathematicians till date.I was quite sad when i got the news yesterday.May your soul Rest in peace Maryam Mirzakhani.

Spandan Senapati - 3 years, 11 months ago

Disheartening news!

What was the cause of her death?

Kaushik Chandra - 3 years, 11 months ago

She got cancer! Yes she was a role model for Iranian students and if I'm not exaggerating for students all over the world.

Kazem Sepehrinia - 3 years, 11 months ago

She is a role model for mathematics enthusiasts all over the world. A wonderful woman indeed. It's very rare to find female mathematicmathematician and she was one of the rare gems. She achieved so much at a little age that too while being an Iranian.

Rest in GLORY Mariyam Mirzakhani!

Kaushik Chandra - 3 years, 11 months ago

RIP Maryam Mirzakhani :-[

Ayon Ghosh - 3 years, 10 months ago

shocking news.greatest ever female mathematician left us alone.

Mohammad Khaza - 3 years, 10 months ago

RIP 🖤🙏🏻

Sheyda Tamuzi - 3 years, 11 months ago

That is just so sad...R.I.P Maryam Mirzakhani :'(

William Huang - 3 years, 10 months ago

This is so sad!!!! She looked like such a nice person. I will try serching her on wikipedia to find out more. :<

A Former Brilliant Member - 3 years, 8 months ago

Hi guys, please do not feed the internet troll (ever). In future, ignore it and inform me.

I am monitoring the comments especially on this thread and will be taking action against what is happening here.

Calvin Lin Staff - 3 years, 8 months ago

wait a minute...... is it just me or do i look just like her ; dark brown hair and those eyes...... short hair and..... This is just so sad

A Former Brilliant Member - 3 years, 8 months ago

Math	Appears as
Remember to wrap math in `\(` ... `\)` or `\[` ... `\]` to ensure proper formatting.
`2 \times 3`	$2 \times 3$
`2^{34}`	$2^{34}$
`a_{i-1}`	$a_{i-1}$
`\frac{2}{3}`	$\frac{2}{3}$
`\sqrt{2}`	$\sqrt{2}$
`\sum_{i=1}^3`	$\sum_{i=1}^3$
`\sin \theta`	$\sin \theta$
`\boxed{123}`	$\boxed{123}$