Friedman was my intellectual hero in high school and college. "Capitalism and Freedom" probably influenced me more than any book I read at that time. The BBC obit mentions that he was reputed never to have lost a debate, a claim that anyone who ever saw his performance would have no trouble believing.
Here is the NYTs obit, and here is a vintage performance from the 1970's "Open Mind" TV show. Finally, here is the Financial Times obit (quite good).
Milton Friedman was a great man who had a tremendous and positive influence on the well-being of mankind. RIP.
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