Philip-Tobias-Obituary

Philip Tobias

Obituary

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand says world-renowned anthropologist Philip Tobias has died at the age of 86.

In a statement, the university where Tobias studied and then taught said he died in Johannesburg Thursday after a long illness.

Tobias did pioneering research on the evolutionary links between primates and humans. Nick Barton, of Oxford University, said Thursday that Tobias "was one of the greats in human evolutionary studies."

A South African colleague, archaeologist Lyn Wadley, said Tobias also should be remembered for speaking out against apartheid.

Wadley says, "The thing that I really admired so much is that during the darkest ages of South Africa, when he could have got a job anywhere in the world, he chose to stay here, because this was his country, where he could make a difference."


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Prof. Philip Tobias a great scientist, a great man, an inspiration. I was privileged to meet him long ago and to attend some of his lectures. Mankind can be thankful and proud of people like Prof. Tobias.

Anyone who helped in the struggle against Apartheid is a hero in my book. God Bless

God rest Prof. Philip Tobias' soul. He was not only agreat scientist but an amazing human being.
Dr/Sr Marie-Henry Keane OP

He is to be admired not only for his intelligence but also for his heart and his stand against apartied. My condolences from a stranger in Mississippi, U.S., a lover of science, nature, and good people. Marion

I never knew Mr. Tobias but I had just stated to study his work at home. I am sorry for your loss, and the loss to the nations he was a great man he will be missed.

A paragon of erudition he was. The world is better off for having had him. May he rest in peace (with our Ancestors).

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and May God grant you the comfort to endure.

My condolences to the family. May your fond memories bring you peace as well as the comfort that our heavenly father gives.

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