Dr Paul Farmer dead: global humanitarian leader, Passed away at 62
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Dr. Paul Farmer, a prominent US physician as well as researcher who spent his life eliminating fatal outbreaks, passed away at the age of 62. Farmer was lauded as a worldwide health champion who offered excellent health care to millions of individuals on four continents. Further, his charity Partners in Health declared his death in Rwanda, Africa, on February 21, 2022. Paul Farmer is survived by his 3 kids, Catherine, Elisabeth, and Charles Sebastien. And also his wife Didi Bertrand Farmer.
Hundreds of people around the world expressed their condolences for Farmer’s loss. Along with condolences pouring in from all around the world. “The death of Paul Farmer is tragic. However, his ambition for the planet will carry on via Partners in Health”. Paul instilled in everyone around him the importance of companionship, compassion, and cooperation. Dr. Sheila Davis, CEO of Partners In Health, expressed her condolences to his spouse Didi as well as three children.
Dr. Paul Farmer Dead & Life
Dr. Paul Farmer, the founder of Partners In Health, died peacefully while being in Rwanda today, according to the organization.
Farmer met his wife Didi whilst serving on the grassroots in Haiti. However, he was born in West Adams, Massachusetts, and raised in Florida. Farmer traveled all over the globe pursuing his noble goal, and the pair resided in Miami, Florida. In reality, he frequently traveled across continents to be there for his family and also to lecture at Harvard University.
The passing of Paul Farmer is an immense loss! A great friend of the Haitian people and of all the most disenfranchised of the world. May his exemplary humanism with Partners in Health be followed. pic.twitter.com/BO82iAnJRl
— Michaëlle Jean (@MichaelleJeanF) February 22, 2022
The who’s who of healthcare infrastructure expressed their sincere thoughts. Regarding Paul Farmer as immediately as the headlines of his death broke. Former Governor-General of Canada Michaelle Jean said on Twitter, “Paul Farmer’s death is a tremendous loss! A big supporter of the Haitian population and then all the world’s underprivileged. May his memories stay for his remarkable compassion with Partners in Health.”
Paul Farmer made a difference. His life saved many lives. Many Black lives. May he rest in wisdom and peace.
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 21, 2022
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Dr. Paul Farmer
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Paul Farmer has saved countless lives. He has influenced a lot of people. What a wonderful gift.
Ava DuVernay, a filmmaker, gave Farmer a wonderful tribute, saying, “Paul Farmer had an impact. Many lives were saved as a result of his existence. Many Black lives have been lost just because of him. May he rest peacefully and in wisdom.”
He is popular for saying, “The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.”
Dr. Paul Farmer died from “an immediate cardiac attack,” as per a PIH representative. He died peacefully in his sleep, with really no previous sickness.
"The idea that some lives matter less
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) February 21, 2022
is the root of all that is wrong with the world."
RIP Paul Farmer pic.twitter.com/GdBFNP7DPR
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