Published July 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Wally Funk, oldest woman to fly in space, dies at 87
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Wally Funk, the aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space, has died at age 87. Funk was widely recognized for her contributions to aviation and her historic spaceflight.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
