Borlaug died at the age of 95 from complications caused by cancer . In 1970 , was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to science . Helped develop disease-resistant wheat , worked to ease world food shortages . Borlaug : ` ` There has been great progress.. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 , and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006 , according to the university 's Web site . The average life expectancy in America is now 72 years and it will be 78 next year.
Borlaug died at the age of 95 from complications caused by cancer . In 1970 , was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to science . Helped develop disease-resistant wheat , worked to ease world food shortages . Borlaug : ` ` There has been great progress.. The average life expectancy in America is now 72 years and it will be 78 next year.