He was forced to endure chemical castration in 1952 and committed suicide two years later.
A half-eaten apple was found at his side. The coroner ruled his death a suicide by poisoning. Turing's family disagreed with this conclusion.
The apple was never forensically examined.
When it was passed, 15,000 queer men were eligible for pardon.
Another 50,000 had already died.
In his life, he embodied brilliance and curiosity in the face of adversity.
In his death, he highlights the need for tolerance, inclusion, and diversity, both within academia and in the world at large.