Death of Dr. Donald Henderson

September 7, 1928 - August 19, 2016
| Age 87

Epidemiologist led effort that eradicated smallpox...
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Dr. Donald Henderson, an epidemiologist who led the effort that eliminated smallpox, died Aug. 19, 2016, according to multiple news sources. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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