Mildred Shapley Matthews, American science writer, Died at 100

Mildred Shapley Matthews was born on February 15, 1915, and died on February 11, 2016.

She was a book editor and writer.

She was best known for her astronomy books.

Mildred Shapley Matthews was the daughter of astronomer Harlow Shapley who named an asteroid for her.

Mildred Shapley Matthews passed away at 100 yrs old.