The Tf Master of transtopia Has Died

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by TENIME_art, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. Golden Age

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    my thoughts are with them.
     
  2. Eric

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    Jesus.

    This is really shocking to me. I feel so terrible about his family's loss. Dead at 31 is just way too scary for me to think of. And he left behind his 8-year-old kid too. I'm in tears just typing this post. :cry 

    Rest in peace, Bill, and Godspeed. He's in a better place now.
     
  3. y2jversion1

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    Very sad to see a life end so young :( 

    However, looking at his pics - you could kind of see it would have happened sooner or later. He was overweight and had a significant amount of abdominal fat, which is a red flag to be prone to a heart attack or other cardiovascular disease.

    Tough love lesson from this: If you don't take care of your health (being overly fat/obese) and constantly condition and monitor your body & vitals - it can happen to you.

    RIP Bill.
     
  4. freezowave

    freezowave Well-Known Member

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    WOW, I just saw him a month ago at a local toy show. I gave him a Go-Bots Crasher that he was going to use for a Mirage to Crasher bash.

    This is truly sad.
     
  5. Optimus Scourge

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    I will most certainly be donating to help out his family. It is the least I can do for such a great man.
     
  6. ambushbug74

    ambushbug74 Stroke me, Stroke me! TFW2005 Supporter

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    I lived pretty close to the guy and went to visit him a few times . He tried to teach me how to do what he did, but I'm no where near as talented. He was a nice guy and did what he could to help fellow transfans out. It is a sad day. My heart goes out to his wife and son. He lived for his son, really.
     
  7. RHansen

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    Oh god...

    RIP man, I'll miss you, you were a great man and a huge part of this community, it won't be the same without you. You inspired many people to start kitbashing and created tons of art yourself, you brought it all to a new level.

    My prayers for you and your family.
     
  8. wavehead2000

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    I'm shocked and I'm sad. I always admired his work. In fact, him and his work have been an inspiration to me. I wish his familly the best. May they find the strenght to continue and stay strong.
    RIP, Bill, you will be missed by many.
     
  9. ikado

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    Having met Bill personally (as well as his family) I have to say that this is a real loss. He was a super talented guy that really put everything he had into his hobby. I know that his family is not well off, so I'm sure anything we can do to help would really mean alot.

    He truely was the Master!
    -Ikado
     
  10. Turnpike

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    My condolences to his family and friends. :( 
     
  11. Eric

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    35 minutes after my first post in this thread and I'm STILL feeling depressed about this. :(  I wish I could donate, but I don't have a credit card. There's got to be SOMETHING I can do...:cry 
     
  12. major revolt

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    R.I.P.

    Only 31 and a heart attack? Damn... Im 32 .. That hits home ... Sympathys to his family and friends......
     
  13. New Brandon

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    Very sad.

    I didn't know him really, but he did audition for TFCog's Beast Wars II fan dub. He had a good voice, but we didn't have a place for him. Later on he was cast in another group's project as Chromedome and did a pretty damn good job.

    It's surreal to see that one of our own has passed away at such a young age, leaving behind a family.

    RIP
     
  14. soundwave47

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    :rip  we'll miss ya *salutes*
     
  15. The621

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    May TFMaster's spirit live on in our hearts.
     
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    I do not remember which one, but TFMaster bought one of my customs. I remember feeling so proud that someone with his talent and Imagination took enought interest in my work to buy one of mine. I still am. He will be soarly missed indeed.

    Fairwell my friend......TILL ALL ARE ONE !
     
  17. Tekkaman Blade

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    Aw man I visit transtopia all the time, he had some great bashes. He was working on a six shot that'll now never be finished....I don't know what to say this is sad.
     
  18. Grimlock_13

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    That's horrible. I definitely feel for his family:( 
     
  19. getoninja

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    I got a Ravage X9 off him in a trade. Best TF figure I ever gottn in a trade.
    my prayers go out to his family, RIP Bill aka TFmaster
     
  20. New Brandon

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    All you need is a chequing account for PayPal.