The Fastest Man Alive

Scott Crossfield, at one time the "Fastest Man Alive", passed away while doing what he loved, flying. He was at one time a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, and flew a wide variety of aircraft, including the X-15. Read more about this amazing man here: http://www.edwards.af.mil/history/docs_html/people/pilot_crossfield.html
Here's the news from Space.com:
http://www.space.com/news/cs_060420_crossfield_obit.html