Death:Death by Disease 30 August 2013 (Age 80) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American gridiron football player and coach, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1973 and the College Football Hall of Fame in August 2005. He played college football as a running back for Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri from 1951 to 1954 and professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1955 to 1966. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Lincoln, from 1973 to 1975. Lewis had three children, two of whom played professional football, Leo Lewis III and Marc Lewis. Leo Lewis died on 30 August 2013 at age 80 at his home in Columbia, Missouri. He had been battling an illness for some time. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: Saturday, February 4, 1933
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Lewis Leo is an American artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints. He is a member of the National Academy of Design and the Royal Academy of Arts. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.
Leo's work is often characterized by its vibrant colors and bold forms. He is known for his use of abstraction and symbolism. His work has been influenced by a variety of sources, including Cubism, Surrealism, and the American Midwest.
Leo has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Arts (2008) and the Iowa Governor's Medal (2006). He is a professor emeritus at the University of Iowa, where he taught for over 30 years.
Leo continues to work and live in Iowa City, Iowa. He is represented by the Des Moines Art Center and the ACA Galleries in New York City.