The announcement came three days after Steinman died of pancreatic cancer at age 68 . NEW : Winners say they are `` deeply honored '' and humbled to be a part of this prestigious award. They discovered that the universe 's expansion is accelerating . The prize is worth about 10 million Swedish kronor , or $ 1.44 million .
NEW : Winners say they are `` deeply honored '' and humbled to be a part of this prestigious award. They discovered that the universe 's expansion is accelerating . The prize is worth about 10 million Swedish kronor , or $ 1.44 million .