Very sad news...thoughts and prayers needed

[3DisneyKids]

Some may have heard this already, but Webmaster Pete (owner of the DISboards) posted this on the Podcast Board a few hours ago:

I'm sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bob Varley passed away this afternoon.

We postponed todays show because Bob wasn't feeling well, he thought he had food poisoning. When his wife Diana came home from work, she found him in their bedroom and he had apparently been dead for a few hours.

That's all we know right now - all of us are heading over to their house to be whatever comfort we can to Diana and Brian. I'll update everyone as we find out more, but I ask that you all please keep Diana, Brian and the rest of Bob's family in your thoughts and prayers.

We've all lost a wonderful friend - a friend whose presence can never be replaced, and whose memory I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.

Pete

 

[SamSam]

I'm a Podcast listener and the loss of Bob Varley is a shock. Sad and tragic.
He will be sorely missed.

 

[happydvcmember]

I'm so sorry to hear the news my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

 

[disneymom8589]

This really was a shock when I read it on the Podcasts page.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

OMG! I listen to the podcasts weekly. This is awful. Prayers to Bob's family and the podcast gang.
Robin M.

 

[Happy_Mom]

I'm so sad to hear that.

to his family and friends during this sad time.

 

[VrBchJ]

This is sad, tragic news. Thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family and his many friends and DIS fans.

 

[luna99]

this is such sad, sad news. The podcast won't be the same without him.

 

[Chellymouse]

Please know that Bob's family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be sorely missed on podcast.

 

[Pennykay]

How sad. Bob's family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[abk96]

This is very sad news. My thoughts and prayers will be with them through this tragic time in their lives.

 

[marvali]

I am fairly new here, and haven't had the opportunity to enjoy the podcast, so I am not familiar with Bob. However, such a sudden and unexpected loss precludes any need to know someone directly to be saddened at their passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and everyone on here who was near to him! And thanks to Bob for all he did to make DIS Boards, his family and the world a better place!

 

[CarolAnnC]

A few years back, my DD's and I were fortunate to spend some time with Bob and a small group of DIS'ers at the MK. We enjoyed talking to him very much and extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to his family. This is a great loss to all..

 

[Ksp]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family on this sad day -

 

[Wedgeh]

I've been listening to the podcast for some time, in fact only a couple of weeks ago I left a voicemail to 'Bob and crew', so this has come as a massive shock. I've never met him, but he'll be missed by me nonetheless, I can only imagine the sadness and loss felt by his friends and family.

Tom

 

[nzdisneymom]

Thank you for posting this over here. I listen to the Podcast when I can but don't get to read the board.

To Bob's family - our hearts and prayers go out to you during this time. Bob brought so much joy to his fans and listeners to the Podcast. Thank you for sharing him with us.

 

[eva]

What awful and shocking news. My prayers to his family and friends.

 

[podsnel]

So sorry to hear such sad news- I really enjoyed listening to Bob, and he will be missed by many, many of us. My prayers go out to Bob's family and friends...