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Vale Chris O’Brien, a true Australian role model

05 Jun 10:35am

Filed under: Obituaries, Professor Chris O Brien

Chris O'Brien, who died in Sydney today.

He became a household name on Channel 9’s reality television program RPA but it was Professor Chris O’Brien’s 20 year commitment to pioneering head and neck surgery in Australia that saw him celebrated by so many.

O’Brien, who died overnight in Sydney, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in November 2006. His treatment included meditation and herbal medicine and Prof O’Brien is reported to have undergone brain surgery five times in a bid to remove the tumour.

Here are some of the stories around about him today:

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Angel says:

02:00pm | 10/02/12

- Len, I belary noticed these images. I love them. Was this after me and Matt left for the airport?I should have left the airport and come back with you guys March 3, 2011 – 4:35 am Read more »
Glenda says:

10:28pm | 05/06/09

Having read his book a couple of months ago, I found it really inspirational. He came from a very modest background which proves anyone can excel if they try. He was dedicated to his studies, his patients, loved his family and had a tremendous outlook on life as shown in… Read more »

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