Leon Myrianthopoulos died at the age of 60 on October 17, 2006, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Cyprus, Leon majored in physics at Dartmouth and played varsity soccer. He was nicknamed “The Wall” by his teammates and in 1967 he was named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American and a first team All-Ivy. Leon earned M. S. and Ph.D. degrees in high-energy physics from the University of Chicago, where he joined the medical physics faculty in 1983. He was a dedicated physicist, always meticulous in his clinical work with a reputation for consistency and accuracy. Leon was a superb teacher, highly praised by his students. He had hoped to spend his retirement years applying his skills to teaching less fortunate inner-city youth in Chicago. Classmates who met Leon at recent reunions remember his wit and ready smile. Survivors include wife, Maria, and daughter, Thalia.
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