RPA Tribute to the late Professor Chris O'Brien

[Resolution1774]

He really was one in a million. I only ever heard him speak once (at a relay for life) and he truly was a phenomenal man, very humble and a general nice guy.

[adisa091]

Chris, you will never die, but will always be remembered. A true hero amongst us. RIP

[timtam20292]

I like to think his soul continues to have a strong connection to RPA as well as living on in the memory of family, friends and colleagues. RIP to a wonderful man who changed the lives of others. very sad:(

[amityvillefan1]

just heard chris obriens son passed away from an epileptic seizure aged just 29...my heart goes out to the obrien family..i cant even imagine your grief....rest in peace your both together now...xx

[ozzycozzy]

@amityvillefan1

well that can't be anything but crushing for the family :-( i must admit i only heard this today. i guess if anything it reinforces the need to spend time with one's family when possible, and to appreciate the finite window together.

[soaperadorable]

all i have to say is its just not fair. but he was an amazing person and one of the true hero's!

[rozymisty]

I remember seeing this...very sad loss for the neurosurgical community. I bet many of his patients are eternally grateful for his dedication. I dont know a lot about brain tumours but im guessing 2and a half years is pretty good..unless it was full of pain and suffering.

[rockshazza]

Chris O'Brien is the epitome of kindness and compassion. He is a true hero and will never be forgotten for being a talented surgeon and most of all an example of how to act as a human being and treat others with kindness, respect, humour and dignity. I hope his family is doing well.

[deejon167]

just found out at the end of an episode of Hospital Sydney that Prof O'Brien was diagnosed with a brain tumour so googled him too. So sad, what a true hero. My dad was diagnosed with the same type of brain tumour in 2005, he died within 3 months. Doctors still don't know what causes brain tumours. RIP Prof O'Brien, love to your family xx

[karanmartina]

omg, i watched a hour long programme of sidney hospital , at the end it said he had a tumor, tonight i google how he was getting on to find out he has passed away, i'm shocked and upset to see this, what a gentleman he was, loved watching this programme, rip chris , from ireland

[lucyscat]

RIP CHRIS TOP MAN BADGER (ENGLAND)

[MrChris353]

simply a real human being,a great man that was taken too soon ,as he had so much more to accomplish ,you will be missed .should be postumessly awarded a knighthood for services to medicine. from chris_353

[naanaa201]

RIP Dr Obrien. xxx

[8icedvovo8]

I simply cried.

[lourensras]

Chris, You inspire me to be a better person and I thank you for the tremendous contributions you made to the RPA.

[thekingdom72]

Professor Chris o'brien should have been Knighted for his services to medicine.

[macmitchdog]

RIP Sir.

[bogan001]

:( a person who did so much. Why do the good die so early, RIP

[maximusldude]

RIP. what an inspiration and what a beautiful human being.

[al3xxxxu]

R.I.P. Chris O'Brien from Romania. I watched him in RPA series, my favourite tv program, he was my favourite doctor, and a true man.:(:(:(

[claireoink]

What a good bloke, tradgic loss

[lowwymoo]

chris your a true inspiration to me i was diagnsoed in may 2009 with thyroid cancer and when i'm done i just think about you

[ozzycozzy]

i wish you all the best in your treatment, lowwymoo.