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NEIL Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, NBC News has reported.

RIP Sir!

Sad news, I remember that day very well.

Sad news indeed!

Neil Armstrong - a true hero with many outstanding achievements to his name. I will always remember listening to him land the 'Eagle' on the moon, even more than his 'first step'.

RIP

RIP

Very sad news indeed. The world has become a less special place this evening. A true gentleman who was modest about his achievements. I am very glad I had the opportunity to meet him a few years back

Steve

I followed the space race every inch of the way and sat up all night transfixed in front of the telly waiting for Neil's historic steps. Sad, sad news indeed.

Just heard that Neil Armstrong the First man on the Moon has died at the age of 82, following heart surgery.

A very sad day indeed, RIP

82, not a bad innings and what a life! Fighter pilot, test pilot & Astronaut. RIP.

A real shame.

Wherever we choose to go in the future - we will always be in his footsteps. Whoever we are in the future - we will always remember Neil Armstrong.

Now that's legacy. Thanks Neil.

Have to agree, what a life Mr Armstrong has lived.

Rest in piece.

RIP god bless

Yes sad news indeed, he will be one that lives forever in the achievements of mankind.

RIP sir.

Legend is a term often misused in my opinion, but in Neil Armstrong we have the real deal. RIP Neil..LEGEND.

Mark

Not many people will leave a footprint in history in the way he did, A legend and a hero.

RIP and God bless.

Has a 9 year old Cub Scout, I and my mates in the local pack had a special "Space Camp" were we were all allowed to stay up late and watch the moon landing live on TV.

In later years I watch nearly all the programmes with him on and he with Patrick Moore sparked a interest in me in space along with a American programme which to me summed Mr Armstrong life.

It always started with the line: "Space.....the final frontier...."

The Eagle has now landed..RIP Neil your job has been completed.

RIP Neil Armstrong a true hero and legend

Only being 6 years old at the time. I remember staying up and watching it on TV (with Michael Burke and Patrick Moore I think). Something I will never forget.

“Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.”

Just to give a quick insight to Neil's modesty and understated sense of humour. At the event when I met him someone asked him whether he felt the moment he left the LEM was historic he said: "you know, pilots generally take pride in a good landing, not in getting out of the vehicle".

Steve

RIP

John.