Dr. Audrey Evans – World-Renowned Pediatric Oncologist Death and Obituary – Cause of Death

Dr. Audrey Evans – World-Renowned Pediatric Oncologist Death and Obituary Death and Obituary – Cause of Death

Dr. Audrey Evans passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 29. Dr. Evans was a world-renowned pediatric oncologist who cared deeply about her patients and touched the lives of thousands of families she cared for.

She was the inaugural Chief of the Division of Oncology, the founder of the Cancer Center at CHOP, and a trailblazing physician-scientist known for improving treatment options and survival rates for children with neuroblastoma.

Dr. Evans was also the co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House, which has supported so many patient families who travel to our hospital for care. Her legacy and influence will forever be remembered at CHOP. Read more below about Dr. Evans’ incredible career and the life-long impact she has made not just in the Philadelphia area, but worldwide.

She has passed away unexpectedly, leaving family, closer relatives and other loved ones in total devastations and sadness. Circumstances surrounding her sudden demise have not been made known to the public at the time of filing this report.

We ask that at this time, you allow the family to take the appropriate and needed time, to make preparations and grieve as family.

We ask that you call ahead, to the family to respect this time of bereavement instead of just dropping in or passing by the family home. All official arrangements, will follow at a later date.

Friends, colleagues, officials and veterans are sending their condolences and tributes to the family in respect of his death. He will greatly be missed by everyone.

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