Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell who died at 97

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Tom Hanks is paying tribute to Jim Lovell, the legendary astronaut he portrayed within the movie "Apollo 13."

In an emotional tribute posted to Instagram, Hanks remembered Lovell as a real visionary. "There are individuals who dare, who dream, and who lead others to the locations we might not go on our personal," the actor wrote. "Jim Lovell, who for an extended whereas had gone farther into house and for longer than some other individual of our planet, was that sort of man."

The Apollo 13 mission commander died on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97.

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Tom Hanks paid an emotional tribute to astronaut James Lovell, who died at 97, remembering the Apollo 13 commander he portrayed within the 1995 movie. (Common/Getty Pictures)

Hanks continued, "His many voyages round Earth and on to so-very-close to the moon weren't made for riches or movie star, however as a result of such challenges as these are what fuels the course of being alive — and who higher than Jim Lovell to make these voyages."

As he mirrored on the timing of Lovell’s loss of life, Hanks added: "On this evening of a full moon , he passes on — to the heavens, to the cosmos, to the celebrities. God pace you, on this subsequent voyage, Jim Lovell."

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Lovell was a part of a three-man crew in 1970 that safely returned to Earth following an in-space emergency when a crucial oxygen tank exploded through the Apollo 13 mission . It was meant to be the third mission to the moon.

The Apollo 13 mission commander died this week in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97. (NASA)

Ron Howard, who directed "Apollo 13," additionally honored Lovell, whose story he helped carry to a brand new viewers within the beloved film.

Howard shared a heartfelt tribute that featured a carousel of pictures and clips from the movie, in addition to side-by-side images evaluating the real-life astronaut with the portrayal by Hanks.

In his post , Howard mirrored on Lovell’s illustrious profession and the influence he had on each the world and the movie, writing, "Merely understanding Jim has been an incredible honor. His mixture of mind, braveness and dedication to responsibility made him one of the vital exceptional people I’ve ever met."

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Astronaut Jim Lovell attends the Residing Legends of Aviation Awards at The Beverly Hilton Lodge on January 16, 2020. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Pictures)

Howard emphasised how his presence through the manufacturing of "Apollo 13" was monumental. "His help of our movie-making efforts impressed authenticity and elevated our course of in so some ways."

He concluded: "Thanks, sir, to your service to our nation and to humankind."

Lovell’s household shared an announcement on his loss of life on Friday.

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Three of the crew members of Apollo 13 (left to proper), Jack Swigert, Jim Lovell and Fred Haise. Swigert was the substitute for an ailing Ken Mattingly on the mission, which narrowly averted tragedy when its spacecraft malfunctioned. (Getty Pictures)

"We're saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, USN Captain James A. ‘Jim’ Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, chief, and space explorer ."

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"We're enormously happy with his wonderful life and profession accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary management in pioneering human house flight," the household assertion continued. "However, to all of us, he was Dad, Granddad, and the Chief of our household. Most significantly, he was our Hero. We'll miss his unshakeable optimism, his humorousness, and the best way he made every of us really feel we might do the not possible. He was really certainly one of a form."

Fox Information Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report.

Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Leisure Author for Fox Information Digital. Story suggestions may be despatched to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.