Fred Hollows
- January 10, 2024
- Doctor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Fred Hollows |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 9, 1929(1929-04-09) |
| Age | 95 |
| Date Of Death | 1993-02-10 |
| Birthplace | Dunedin |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Birth City | Otago |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Fred Hollows Biography
| Name | Fred Hollows |
| Birthday | Apr 9 |
| Birth Year | 1929 |
| Place Of Birth | Dunedin |
| Home Town | Otago |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Clarice Marshall Hollows, Joseph Hollows |
| Spouse | Gabi Hollows , Mary Skiller |
| Children(s) | Anna-Louise Hollows, Cam Hollows, Ruth Hollows, Rosa Hollows, Tanya Hollows, Ben Hollows, Emma Hollows |
Fred Hollows is one of the most popular and richest Doctor who was born on April 9, 1929 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. New Zealand and Australian eye doctor, who is credited with restoring the vision of many thousands of Aboriginal People.
He was a pioneering doctor in his field. This is also true for the cardiac surgeon Rene Favaloro..
He was married to the second time to his wife Gabi O’Sullivan. They were married in 1980.
Fred Hollows Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Doctor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Fred Hollows is one of the richest Doctor from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fred Hollows 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Moorfields Eye Hospital in 1961.
He was awarded the title of Australian of the Year in 1990.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Fred Hollows height Not available right now. Fred weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Fred Hollows Dating?
According to our records, Fred Hollows married to Gabi Hollows , Mary Skiller. As of December 1, 2023, Fred Hollows’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Fred Hollows. You may help us to build the dating records for Fred Hollows!
Facts & Trivia
Fred Ranked on the list of most popular Doctor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Fred Hollows celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.
Top Facts about Fred Hollows
- Fred Hollows was a New Zealand-Australian ophthalmologist.
- He restored sight to over one million people worldwide.
- Hollows founded the Fred Hollows Foundation in 1992.
- The foundation operates in more than 25 countries.
- Over 55,000 cataract surgeries are performed annually by the foundation.
- The foundation has trained over 150,000 eye health workers.
- In Australia, the foundation provides Indigenous eye care services.
- Hollows’ work reduced the cost of intraocular lenses from $150 to $15.
- He received numerous awards for his humanitarian efforts and medical achievements.
- His legacy continues through ongoing work of the Fred Hollows Foundation.
What did Fred Hollows discover?
Kiwi eye surgeon Fred Hollows dedicated his life to restoring sight to the needlessly blind. He was determined to end avoidable blindness, as are we. Fred Hollows restored sight to thousands of people around the world and trained countless eye doctors to do the same.
What happened to Fred Hollows?
Professor Fred Hollows passed away on 10 February 1993 at the age of 63. He was diagnosed with metastatic renal cancer in 1987, with it affecting his lungs and brain. Fred had this to say about his diagnosis: “The gift of life has been given to me with an abundance known to very few.
How many people did Fred Hollows save?
The Fred Hollows Foundation now works in more than 25 countries and has restored sight to over two and a half million people worldwide. This couldn’t have been achieved without the overwhelming support of the Australian public. We’re as determined now as ever to end avoidable blindness.
How old was Fred Hollows?
63 years (1929–1993)
Who said every eye is an eye?
Hollows famously said. What’s your favourite inspirational #quote? We have to go with this one from Fred.