Oh my goodness, I am so very sorry. My prayers are with his family and dear friends at this terribly difficult time. He seemed like such a fun, kindhearted man on the podcast. I know he will be greatly missed.
I just heard and I wanted to at least say how sorry I am for your loss and the loss to everyone that he has touched through his vision of photography and the Dis Boards.
God grant his family the peace that they will need through this time.