dummies to test the Apollo nose cone's water landing capability. Alderson died at his home in Marina Del Rey, California, due to complications from myelofibrosis. Alderson was widowed once and divorced three times. In addition to his son Jeremy, he is survived by a sister, another son, and four grandchildren. Notes External links Humanetics 1914 births 2005 deaths Automotive safety pioneers American people of Romanian descent Deaths from cancer in California 20th-century American inventors