It is noted that the scientist died at home on May 24.

"We express deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Gell-Mann at this difficult time," - said in a statement the press service of the institute.

In 1969, Murray Gell-Mann was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to the classification and interaction of elementary particles.

In April, neuroscientist Paul Greengard, a Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine, died in the United States.