ATLANTA, May 31, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Millvina Dean, the youngest passenger on board Titanic and the last living survivor of the tragedy, has passed away at the age of 97 at a nursing home near Southampton, England.
"Millvina Dean will always hold a treasured place in history, and we are sorry to learn of her passing," stated Chris Davino, Interim CEO, Premier Exhibitions, Inc. "Her life will continue to be celebrated and our deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends who knew her so well. Millvina was an unforgettable link to the story of the more than 2200 individuals on board that fateful night, and we will continue to honor her legacy and the stories of all passengers aboard the most famous Ship of all time."
RMS Titanic, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI) is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck site of Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-possession rights to the wreck site of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to Titanic's debris field and recovered more than 5,500 artifacts.
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI) is a major provider of museum-quality touring exhibitions throughout the world.