A sad passing: Dr. John McDougall
It was announced that Dr. John McDougall, a major influencer in healthy (mostly whole food plant-based) eating, passed away last weekend. His web site announced, “A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77.”
I was shocked and saddened by the news. He was always so supportive. I could email him anytime and he would reply and be very helpful. His famous “Starch Solution” book has helped uncountable people around the world, including me.
In one of his last emails to me, where I was discussing my lab results with him, he replied:
Please tell FOK I was happy to answer your question.
Congratulations on your success. You are a star mcdougaller.
Lab values are based on the population average. This population is sick from the food and as a result the “normals” are high.
A value of a HgB1c of 4.5% should be given an “extra great” rating.
On medication you might be able get this reading or with an insulin producing tumor.
With your history of excellent health and your other lab values the lower reading is easy to explain.
He also wrote me to ask, “Can I have your permission to use your photos and story in up coming lectures?” and provided on-going support and encouragement.
Everybody is going to miss him.
doug@proud to be a star mcdougaller
Dr. McDougall meant so much to so many of us-including those of us who never had any contact with him. I already miss our Sunday evenings with Dr. McD,Mary,and Heather. He leaves behind a proud legacy. People will be learning from him long after his passing. RIP,Dr.McDougall.
Yes, I was truly saddened to hear of his passing. Dr. McDougall was a treasure.