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The front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday with pictures of Dr. Mirzakhani. Some news outlets took the unusual step of running a picture of her without a head covering.
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Maryam Mirzakhani
Died on July 14, 2017 at age 40
An Iranian mathematician, Ms. Mirzakhani was the only woman ever to win a Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics.
Notable Deaths 2017
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