British Pioneer Of Test-Tube Baby Dies At 87

Professor Robert Edwards, the British scientist known as the father of IVF for pioneering the development of "test-tube babies" died today at the age of 87.

The Briton who won the Nobel medicine prize for his achievement in 2010 died after a long illness, Cambridge University said.
A statement by the College stated, "It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Prof. Robert Edwards, Nobel prize winner, scientist, and co-pioneer of IVF, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10th April, 2013 after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Please respect the family's privacy at this sad time."