Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Death of a Savant

Kim Peek, the savant who inspired Rain Man, died on my Birthday. Below is a brief article.

http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_14043625

There are a plethora of documentaries about the man who had the ability to remember almost anything he ever saw or heard, though lacked any social skills or ability to have interpersonal relationships. One of my favorite celebrity figures, he was incredibly unique and so tragically, was probably never able to appreciate the gift he had. There's not really much else to say, so rest in peace, brilliant man.

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