Robert Benjamin Mitchell

In Loving Memory of Doctor Robert Ben Mitchell
October 31, 1958 - February 3, 2026
Robert was a brilliant, kind, and idealistic soul. He overcame a difficult childhood and chronic medical challenges to build a successful life as a doctor, author, and musician. In his early thirties, Robert graduated medical school and earned a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. He went on to practice in South Florida in the pain management and addiction treatment fields for three decades. He helped hundreds of patients in their struggle with addiction. In his spare time, Robert wrote and performed music. He self- produced an album entitled "Left Behind" and performed at open-mic nights at the Luna Star Café and other South Florida venues. He made his many songs available for free download online at bobwho.bandcamp.com. In 2018 Robert produced a short film, "Speechless," which chronicles the abuse he endured as a child. He also wrote a guide to recovery from childhood abuse, "Children of Pain" (both available at speechless.film). Throughout his life, Robert cared for numerous stray and rescue cats. Robert recently closed his medical practice due to chronic health issues. After a long struggle with depression, Robert took his own life on February 3, 2026. Please make donations in Robert's honor to the Wikimedia Foundation.