In Memoriam: Colin Witz / Yosemite Bear

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In Memoriam: Colin Witz / Yosemite Bear

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I haven't seen YB active lately on Facebook but according to his profile, he has passed away. Is this true?

He's gone. :(
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Hello All,

It came to my attention on the SDN facebook page that Colin (Yosemite Bear) had been reported dead. I checked his facebook page, various family members report that he passed away in his sleep Tuesday night due to a heart attack.

Rest in peace man. We will miss you.
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Damn. I knew him online from here and ASVS for over a decade. Funny, weird and yet, very imaginative. He will be very much missed. :(
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He was a good man.
Rest in Peace Colin.

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Another one of us, gone.

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Wow!

Was it related to his diabetes or was there an accident?


EDIT: According to the announcement at the top of the page he had a heart attack in his sleep. Given his age it likely is related to his diabetes.

I'm going to miss seeing him on these boards. :(
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Rest in peace.

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Terrible news, RIP
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The Yosemite Bear has passed away.
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How sad. New he had some health concerns but nothing to this extent. My sympathies to friends and family.
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It's been a while coming, but it's still a complete period on someones life.

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Knife wrote:How sad. New he had some health concerns but nothing to this extent. My sympathies to friends and family.
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This just... sucks.

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Rest easy, Bear. :(
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I saw this on Facebook and hoped it was a mistake, sadly I was wrong.

Colin was an awesomely unique individual and this place, especially BotM won't be the same without him.
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