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CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - The University of Miami Health System has confirmed that one of their longtime employees has died due to complications from the coronavirus.
Coworkers and colleagues took to social media and set up a GoFundMe page after the passing of William “Bill” Murdock.
Murdock is the third medical professional in South Florida to have died from COVID-19.
Murdock was a longtime employee of the radiology department at UHealth.
One friend wrote in part, “He was such an amazing friend, worker, father, and husband.”
Another message read in part, “It is a sad day for us in radiology as we lose a great person with an extraordinary work ethic and a loving heart … Rest in peace, and you will forever be missed.”
Murdock is survived by his son.
In Broward County, Ron Rich, a volunteer and father of four, passed away from the coronavirus.
Vim Kruger, a friend of Rich’s, said, “They turn on a dime.”
Kruger said, “He was just the kindest person. I’ve never met anybody who did not love Ron.”
Kruger said Rich began feeling unwell two weeks ago.
Kruger said, “‘I just crashed and burned,’ he said. I’ve got a fever.”
Rich was arrested and placed in the I.C.U. and was later intubated.
Kruger said, “Ron’s vitals are good, so Saturday goes by, and Saturday night at 11 he passed away. I can’t isolate that. Keep contact to an absolute minimum. Keep your distance.”
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