Breaking news: Apollo 13 commander James Lovell Jr. dies at 97

He was played by Tom Hanks in the movie "Apollo 13."

View in browser Aug. 8, 2025, 4:14 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Associated Press James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97 He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie "Apollo 13." Read more More Top Stories President Trump directed the military to target foreign drug cartels. → Military engineers raised a river's water level for a Vance family boating trip. → President Trump is removing the head of the I.R.S. from his job. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018