Betty Holberton passed away.
On December 8, 2001, Betty Holberton passed away in Rockville, Maryland. Her death marked the end of a prolific career within the evolving digital landscape of the 20th century. Holberton's contributions remained influential as the programming languages she helped develop slowly advanced into modern computing technology. Her death allowed for a reflection upon the barriers she overcame and the imperative legacy she left for women in computing and technology. Her loss was felt deeply among those in the scientific community who regarded her as a luminary pioneer.