Philip Leather
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Philip Leather has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Morbid | Podcast (Jan 2026). Presented as the last known survivor of the epidemic, living for decades in a trance-like state; his death and brain donation underscore the enduring mystery.
Last known survivor of the encphalitis lethargic epidemic.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Morbid | Podcast |
| Role | Epidemic survivor (as described) |
| Affiliation | Not specified; brain donated to Royal London Hospital |
Who talks about Philip Leather on podcasts?
Ash brought up Philip Leather; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Morbid | Podcast.
- Episode 746: The Sleeping Sickness Epidemic (1919-1930) on Morbid | Podcast (Jan 2026) — Ash
What is Philip Leather mentioned alongside?
Philip Leather is most often mentioned alongside Adolf Ash, Beth Abraham Hospital and Encphilitis Lethargica.
Mentioned together: Adolf Ash, Beth Abraham Hospital, Encphilitis Lethargica, Romania, Montreal, Spanish Flu, Los Angeles, Dr. Constantine von Economo, Dr. Renee Crus, Molly Caldwell Crosby