Dear colleagues,
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Paul B. Baltes.
Paul Baltes battled cancer with enthusiasm, and at first with good success. Even from his sick bed he remained active, dictated texts, and made telephone calls. After his situation changed for the worse so that he was unable to go on, he reached the clear and emphatic decision to discontinue all further medical diagnostics and therapy. He died peacefully in his home on November 7, 2006.
A private funeral involving Paul's immediate family will take place shortly. The Max Planck Institute for Human Development will hold a memorial service for Paul's academic colleagues on a date to be announced in the near future.
Paul Baltes was a brilliant scientist, a loyal friend, and a role model for many generations of students and colleagues. His contribution to the welfare of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is immense.
In gratitude,
--Ulman Lindenberger
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