On April 8, 2024, British theoretical physicist Peter Ware Higgs, who first theorized the existence of the Higgs Boson, passed away at the age of 94. His passing was announced on April 10.
"Besides his outstanding contributions to particle physics, Peter was a very special person, an immensely inspiring figure for physicists across the world, a man of rare modesty, a great teacher, and someone who explained physics in a very simple and yet profound way," Fabiola Gianotti, CERN Director General, said on the institution's X feed. "An important piece of CERN’s history and accomplishments is linked to him. I am very saddened, and I will miss him sorely."
