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In 1964, Ronald Fairbairn, renowned for his significant contributions in the field of object relations theory and the concept of the "good object," passed away. His theories revolutionized the understanding of human development, highlighting the importance of object relations in psychopathology and offering a different perspective on the traditional Freudian approach to psychoanalytic theory. Fairbairn's work continues to influence contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.