How old was Mihály Csíkszentmihályi when he died?

Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian-American psychologist died on 20 October 2021 of cardiac arrest, at his home in Claremont, California, at the age of 87

He was born on September 29, 1934, in Fiume, Italy now Rijeka, Croatia.

Mihály Csíkszentmihályi was a renowned psychologist known for his work on the psychology of happiness, flow, and optimal human experiences.

He was a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. Csíkszentmihályi received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Chicago and has had a long and illustrious career as a researcher, author, and educator.

His most famous work, “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience,” published in 1990, introduced the concept of flow and how it relates to human happiness and well-being. Csíkszentmihályi’s research has had a profound impact on fields such as positive psychology, education, creativity, and the study of peak performance.

Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the understanding of human consciousness and the pursuit of happiness.