Now he's in the ground, and his eyes are gray.

Name
John Edmund Andrew Phillips
Birthday
August 30, 1935
Age
65
Died on
Sunday, March 18th, 2001
Famous
Confirmed
Monday, December 11th, 2000
Also known as
Papa John Phillips
John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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His high-protein, low-carbohydrate approach to weight loss differed radically from the conventional wisdom of the medical establishment, and was widely criticized as risky. Nevertheless, Atkins steadfastly maintained that his dietary recommendations would lead to nothing more dangerous than a diminished sense of balance. He died of injuries sustained when he fell and hit his head on the sidewalk.

(d) April 17th, 2003