Posted: February 18, 2009 Tags: John Kanzius, John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation
John Kanzius, 64, passed away today in Florida.
The former TV station owner and engineer spent the last several years developing technology that would kill cancer cells using radio waves. You can learn more about his research at his foundation’s website.
We’ll have more on this in tomorrow morning’s news post.
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So sad. He was a brilliant man.
His work has and will touch the lives of so many people. What an inspiration.
John died peacefully in the intensive care unit with his wife – Marianne, daughters – Shari and Toni, and his sister Marie and brother-in-law Albert at his side. His funeral will be this weekend in Erie, Pennsylvania.
I was saddened when I heard the news of John's passing this afternoon. How ironic that I first heard it on the radio. I find it amazing that the principles and skills he used in his career all these years have lead to the discoveries which one day will kill cancer cells in humans. He had a purpose here and his work was done. I would loved to have met him. My deepest sympathy to all touched.
I was truly saddened to hear about his passing, I'm hoping his legacy continues on and his device is used to kill cancer.