It is with great sadness that we inform you that nature conservation pioneer and legend, 87 year old Dr Ian Player, passed away peacefully at midday on 30 November 2014 after a short illness. He was at home surrounded by his family.
Our personal support goes to the Player family at this time as they gather at the homestead in the Karkloof Valley of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Despite physical challenges that hounded him all his life, Ian worked tirelessly, fully committed to his life’s work of nature conservation and his quest to understand the human spirit and psyche.
His legacy is without parallel, his example without equal.
It was Dr Player’s wish to have a private family funeral service. A memorial service will be held in due course, with details forthcoming.
The members of the Wilderness Network (which includes Wilderness Foundation UK, Wilderness Foundation SA and The WILD Foundation (USA) have issued the following press release:
Press Release – Dr. Ian Player
Our personal support goes to the Player family at this time as they gather at the homestead in the Karkloof Valley of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Despite physical challenges that hounded him all his life, Ian worked tirelessly, fully committed to his life’s work of nature conservation and his quest to understand the human spirit and psyche.
His legacy is without parallel, his example without equal.
It was Dr Player’s wish to have a private family funeral service. A memorial service will be held in due course, with details forthcoming.
The members of the Wilderness Network (which includes Wilderness Foundation UK, Wilderness Foundation SA and The WILD Foundation (USA) have issued the following press release:
Press Release – Dr. Ian Player
