Rita Levi-Montalcini died in Rome at 103 on 30 Dec 2012.
Rita Levi-Montalcini passed away on December 30, 2012, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 103. Her death marked the end of a remarkable life filled with scientific achievements and societal contributions. Despite the challenges she faced, including pervasive gender discrimination and the implications of World War II, Levi-Montalcini left a lasting legacy through her work on nerve growth factors and her advocacy for women's and girls' education worldwide. Her contributions reshaped neurobiology and inspired countless others to pursue science.