Death of American aviation pioneer Wally Funk after a journey of determination and achievement

American aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who became the oldest woman to travel to space, has passed away at the age of 87 after an extraordinary career spanning more than seven decades in the fields of aviation and space exploration. Born in 1939, she achieved numerous accomplishments, including being the first flight inspector at the Federal Aviation Administration and the first woman to realize her dream of traveling to space after waiting for more than six decades. She left an inspiring legacy and served as a motivation for women around the world.