Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died Saturday, August 25 at the age of 82.

In a statement, his family said Armstrong passed away from complications sustained during cardiovascular procedures. 

Armstrong took his legendary moonwalk in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission. Deemed at the time as one of the most daring and exciting endeavors of the 20th century, Armstrong and his crew entered the history books as people the world over watched the moon landing live on television.

Armstrong uttered the phrase “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as he stepped onto the moon’s surface. 

Armstrong flew into space twice, in 1966 as a commander aboard the Gemini 8 mission and in 1969 with Apollo 11.

In a statement released to NASA, Armstrong’s family said he was a man just doing his job who served his nation proudly. 

“While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves,” the family’s statement said. “For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.”