Fort McMurray has lost a well-known face in the healthcare community.
Dr. K.P. Wong passed away today after a battle with cancer.
MLA Don Scott helped break the news on Twitter earlier this afternoon:
With a heavy heart I share the news of the passing of Dr. Wong. He was a dear friend and valued community member. He will be deeply missed.
— Don Scott (@DonaldKScott) June 4, 2014
Wong was an OBGYN that has delivered babies into the Fort McMurray region for decades.
Scott says in a conversation he had with him, they estimated the number was probably around 20,000.
A Facebook group to share memories about Dr. Wong has been created, and has almost 500 members after only a couple hours.