Henry R Black

Henry Richard Black, M.D., who was born in the Bronx on June 1, 1942, died on May 21, 2024, of complications of spinocerebellar ataxia and dementia. He is survived by his wife, Benita (Lerin) Black; his children, Matthew Black (Becky) and Dana Parker (Luke); a granddaughter, Sabrina Black; a stepson, Joshua Daniels; and a step-grandson, Sam Daniels.
His contributions to the field of hypertension, through his almost 400 published papers, his several textbooks on the subject, his many lectures, and his leadership as president of the American Society of Hypertension cannot be overestimated.
He will be remembered by colleagues, friends and family as a friendly, kind and generous man, who freely gave his time to mentoring young physicians, and to encouraging student-athletes at his Alma Mater, Columbia University who aspired to become doctors. He loved the NY Giants, theater, music of all kinds, movies, and travel. His knowledge of World War ll was beyond that of the ordinary "buff," to which his library can attest. He enjoyed hosting friends at his home. He could be seen rooting at Columbia football, basketball and baseball games. He voted blue all the way.
Donations in his memory may be sent to The Calvary Fund.