John McDougall, MD 
May 17, 1947 - June 22, 2024

With a heavy heart, we share the news of Dr. John McDougall’s passing. A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77.

Dr. McDougall leaves behind a profound legacy. His journey into healthcare began with a massive stroke at the age of 18. While this illness left him with a lifelong disability, it also ignited in him the passion to transform healthcare for the better, impacting countless lives around the world.

John lived a life full of adventure, love and happiness. Our family will remember him as the man who taught us to live life to the fullest and always speak the truth. The world will remember him as the man who revolutionized modern healthcare and championed dietary therapy.

In honoring Dr. McDougall’s memory, we ask you to continue to live healthfully, love each other and be kind to the environment and the animals who share it. We promise that the McDougall Program will continue. While this mission began with Dr. McDougall’s dream, it will live on and evolve through the dedication of his children and the team he personally picked to help him turn his vision into reality. This is a family business, and we promise to be there for you, as Dr. John McDougall always was.

Look what you made, Dad! We'll take it from here.

Dr. McDougall’s Daughter & CEO, The McDougall Program