ABSTRACT

KEYWORDS

In mid-May 2021 we became aware of the death of one of the most prestigious physicians in respiratory health.

Dr. Light (Figure 1) achieved worldwide fame with his classic article on pleural pathology¹ with a large clinical component that decades later is still useful for the medical approach to this entity.

He was always a great guest of our medical society, which he gladly attended with his wife Judi on many occasions. He forged great friendships with several colleagues, he was always cheerful and willing to take many pictures with all those who asked him, especially those in the process of training.

He discussed in his articles the five keys to professional success:

• 1. Be persistent.
• 2. Be organized.
• 3. Look for win-win situations.
• 4. Adapt to the environment.
• 5. Finally, and most importantly, sleep every night with the right person for your life.²

Like all excellent minds, they are not only great teachers of science, but also of life, we will follow their teachings for the benefit of patients and our lives.

REFERENCES

1. Light RW, MacGregor MI, Luchsinger PC, Ball WC Jr. Pleural effusions: the diagnostic separation of transudates and exudates. Ann Intern Med. 1972;77(4):507-513. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-77-4-507.

2. Porcel JM. Dr. Richard W. Light (1942-2021). Arch Bronconeumol (Engl Ed). 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2021.05.004.