It is with great sadness that we share the sudden death of our colleague, Dr Rob Sapsford.
Rob has been part of the Cardiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals for 30 years, and is known and loved by a huge number of us. Over his career he touched the lives of thousands; not just his very many patients who loved him, but also countless colleagues and generations of young doctors.
Rob was a truly remarkable physician. His knowledge and commitment to his specialty was unequalled, becoming the go-to source of advice for even the rarest clinical conditions.
Rob will be remembered for all of these things, but also for his love of coffee, biscuits and chocolate tiffin – which he would always share!
Colleagues always spoke highly of Rob and he will be keenly missed by us all.
Dr Magnus Harrison, Chief Medical Officer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals said:
“It is with immense sadness we share the news of Dr Robert Sapsford’s sudden and unexpected death.
Rob has been such an important part of our team at Leeds for nearly 30 years, and his loss will be felt throughout his team and the wider organisation.
We will remember Rob for his kindness, his calm manner and his immense dedication to his patients.
Our thoughts are with Rob’s wife, his children, family and friends, and our colleagues who have enjoyed working with him for very many years.”