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[–] Hegar@kbin.social 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

he killed himself over it

There's some doubt over that. Accidental inhalation due to some of the lab equipment in his room has some compelling arguments too. The wikipedia article has the details.

[–] And009@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Any link to article or search keywords?

[–] MxM111@kbin.social 34 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Alan Turing. Yes. That Alan Turing.

[–] And009@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 10 months ago

Ah damn, No link required

[–] Hegar@kbin.social 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

The personal life section of the Alan Turing wikipedia article