Sad news re Alan Wooten (aka Darth 23)

[QuiGonJ]

According to a post at CCnet, Darth 23 passed away recently from leukemia. I remember him mentioning that he was ill, but I don't know any other details. The CCnet link is here (http://www.coruscantcity.net/board/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=009178), and the content of the post is as follows from a Padme23:


I'm a close friend of Darth23's & I'm so sorry to share such sad news, but he has passed away.

He was diagnosed with leukemia several years ago & fought it successfully up until recently. If anyone wishes to make a donation in his memory, here are some organizations that he & his family have chosen as fitting memorials:

Green Party of USA
https://secure.democracyinaction.com/Greens/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=26

Habitat for Humanity New Orleans
http://www.habitat-nola.org/donate/index.php

AACR - American Association for Cancer Research
https://www.aacr.org/secure.aspx?p=3270

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[Lilaena De'Ville]

Truly heartbreaking news. My prayers are with his family. :(

[Yog]

Thats horrible, I remember him well :(

[QuiGonJ]

CheapCheep found this information as a confirmation:



Hope the family doesn't mind me posting this:

http://www.legacy.com/tallahassee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=18438982

Alan Randolph Wootson

Alan Randolph Wootson, 44, a computer technician for the state of Florida Healthcare Administration, died Thursday, July 6, 2006. The service will be at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday at the chapel of Strong & Jones Funeral Home (850-224-2139), with burial at Southside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend, 4016 Northwest Passage, Tallahassee, FL 32303, or call (850) 562-3003. He was born in Chester, Pa. Survivors include his father, Isaiah Wootson; his mother, Alice Wootson; two brothers, Anthony Wootson (and Clara) and David Wootson; three aunts, Roberta Greenhowe, Marilyn Tyner and Delorse Jones; four uncles, Daniel Greenhowe, Robert Greenhowe, Bruce Greenhowe and Charles Greenhowe; three nieces and nephews, Anthony Wootson Jr., Michael Wootson and Claire Wootson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on 7/13/2006.

[CMJ]

Truly heartbreaking. He was one of the original members of the board. I remember discussing movies and boxoffice with him all the time. While he occasionally got under my skin, I liked the guy and was upset when he basiclly abandoned out board a few years ago over a disagreement.

It's really tragic to hear that news. He was a classy guy, I hope he didn't suffer too much.

[Darth McBain]

That's a shame... I remember him as well...

[Jedi Master Carr]

Very very sad, I remember him very well and generally liked him. I was upset when he left the board but I didn't hold anything against him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[JMK]

Wow...horrible news. I hope he didn't suffer and that his family is coping well. Sometimes when a seriously ill loved one passes away it's more of a relief than anything - even though it still hurts.

[Jedieb]

Wow, that's shocking and sad news. My condolences to his family. :(