Donald Low (May 2, 1945 - September 18, 2013) was a Canadian microbiologist noted for his role in battling the SARS outbreak of 2003.
Low became a familiar face to the Canadian public during 2003's SARS crisis;[1] although he had no official role, he was seen as calm and effective in press conferences about the response to the outbreak.
Low was also a noted expert in necrotizing fasciitis due to Group A streptococcus.
Low was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2013, and died on September 18, 2013, at age 68.
[2][4] In a video published after his death, Low calls for Canada to allow assisted suicide, saying "I’m just frustrated with not being able to have control of my own life, not being able to make the decision myself when enough is enough.