Remembering Marilyn Lovell: Wife of Apollo 13 Commander Passes at 93
Marilyn Lovell, wife of Apollo 13 commander James A. Lovell Jr., passed away at the age of 93. As an astronaut's wife, she exemplified the emotional challenges faced by the wives of astronauts during the space program. Marilyn Lovell supported her husband's dream of going to the moon, raising their four children largely on her own and enduring sexist coverage. During the Apollo 13 mission, she maintained a brave facade for the public while privately praying and fearing the worst. The successful return of the astronauts inspired the film "Apollo 13." Marilyn Lovell was an active member of the Astronaut Wives Club and her marriage to James Lovell endured the stresses of spaceflight.