Annie Glenn, widow of astronaut John Glenn, dies at age 100

At the age of 100-years-old Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and Senator John Glenn, died due to coronavirus complications.

John passed away in 2016 after a long marriage to Annie that began in 1943—some of his accomplishments included being the first American astronaut to orbit the earth, getting elected to four terms as a U.S. Senator, and becoming the oldest person ever to venture into space at the age of 77-years-old.

“During WW II, the Korean war and two flights into outer space, Annie patiently waited for her John to come home,” John Glenn's former speechwriter and chief of staff Dale Butland remarked in a written statement according to the Associated Press. “Since December of 2016, John’s been patiently waiting for his Annie. Today, they’re both where they always wanted to be: together — for all eternity.”

Annie struggled with stuttering but succeeded in improving her communication abilities.

"She lived in fear of the simple tasks most people take for granted – using the telephone, taking public transportation and going shopping. After many years of failed therapy, Annie discovered a program at Hollins University in the 1970s that helped her eliminate faltering speech," according to the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University.

Defense Secretary William Cohen in 1998 described Annie as "a strong voice for children, speech and communications, and the disabled" when she received the Department of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service.

"Annie Glenn has made Ohio proud all her life – as an advocate, a philanthropist, a mother and partner and as a friend," Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown said in a statement. "Annie will be remembered for her work to lift others up, including those who shared her struggles with communicative disorders"