Lucas MURNAGHAN

DR. LUCAS MURNAGHAN Dr. Lucas Murnaghan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 45, at his home in Toronto, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones. Diagnosed with a rare cholangiocarcinoma in February 2021, he received treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre before returning home to be with his family. Lucas obtained his medical degree from Queen's University and completed his orthopaedic surgical training at The University of British Columbia. His clinical practice at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children spanned from August 2009 to February 2019 and centred on the principle of 'growing athletes'. He worked diligently with pediatric and adolescent patients - many of whom went on to play collegiate and professional sports - to help them achieve their athletic goals. Outside of his medical practice, Lucas chased his interests with vigor, competing in marathons, triathlons, Iron mans and bike rallies. Finding solace in water, he spent time traveling the world to free dive and surf and established a reputation as a renowned water photographer. While his start in photography began by documenting surfing in Toronto and around the world, his creative heart was in the fine art underwater photography that he eventually became known for. In 2019, Lucas hosted his debut photo exhibition, 'Beneath the Surface', in parallel to the release of a photography book of the same name. The culmination of two years of underwater exploration, 'Beneath the Surface' expressed his notions of male vulnerability and confidence. Slipping underwater, he removed traditional constraints and conventions to liberate both subject and viewer to explore themselves in a parallel universe and express what lies beneath. While Lucas enjoyed popularity for his photography, he remained an active member in Toronto's LGBTQ+ and surf communities. As co-owner and operator of 'Surf the Greats', he worked side-by-side with his partner Antonio, to create a safe space for connection in and out of the water. A private celebration of life will take place at the Bruce Peninsula in fall 2021. His family requests that donations be made on his behalf to: Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care Toronto People With Aids Foundation Jack.org If you wish to send flowers, the family has kindly requested potted plants instead for environmental reasons. These will serve as living memories of Lucas: Chive Live Plants (To be delivered at 3-75 Markham St. Toronto, ON. M6J 2G4)