Cancergiggles has passed away this month

January 30, 2007 9:56 AM

Cancergiggles has passed away this month. I found this out when browsing ask.me cancer posts, one of which linked to his blog.
posted by ruelle to etiquette/policy at 9:56 AM (56 comments total)

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posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:58 AM on January 30, 2007 [1 favorite]

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posted by ruelle at 10:00 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by LeeJay at 10:05 AM on January 30, 2007

I have two people to see in the next week that have gotten The News. His comment advises me. Thank you and peace, friend.
posted by hal9k at 10:06 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by localhuman at 10:07 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by greycap at 10:10 AM on January 30, 2007

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I can't say I remember Cancergiggles as a poster. The thought of dying of cancer is the most terrifying aspect of life, imo. Reading the last few posts, I have to say Cancergiggles was a true man.
posted by Doohickie at 10:11 AM on January 30, 2007

BECAUSE FALSE MEN DON'T GIGGLE ABOUT CANCER
posted by quonsar at 10:12 AM on January 30, 2007

No doubt. I hope I go with that much courage and wit, no matter the cause.
posted by klangklangston at 10:13 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Blazecock Pileon at 10:20 AM on January 30, 2007

Seems like he went out well.
posted by cortex at 10:21 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by safetyfork at 10:28 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Brainy at 10:44 AM on January 30, 2007

Wow, really puts my morning in perspective. Best wishes to those close to him.
posted by jonson at 10:51 AM on January 30, 2007

I was thinking the same thing, klangklangston.
posted by brundlefly at 10:51 AM on January 30, 2007

It seemed like there was no fear in his life.

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posted by boo_radley at 10:52 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by amro at 11:16 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Mitheral at 11:25 AM on January 30, 2007

shit happened
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posted by Floydd at 11:30 AM on January 30, 2007

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posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 12:02 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by mds35 at 12:41 PM on January 30, 2007

I just finished reading his whole blog. Impressive; definitely the kind of person I would have liked to meet. Here's hoping he's in a better place.
posted by Benny Andajetz at 12:48 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by taliaferro at 12:53 PM on January 30, 2007

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I remember reading his blog about a year ago. Really depressing news.
posted by Dreamghost at 12:56 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Fuzzy Monster at 1:05 PM on January 30, 2007

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rest in peace, Cass
posted by terrapin at 1:05 PM on January 30, 2007

10 months since my pops died of cancer. Reading this is making me cry. I wish all the best to those he left behind.
posted by vito90 at 1:17 PM on January 30, 2007

This one i'll never forget from him, in an HIV/Cancer thread: I might be being just a tad over cautious here, but I'm going to need a serious brain washing session before I opt for this one. It's only cancer for gods sake - I don't want to risk getting something really serious.


RIP : >
posted by amberglow at 1:48 PM on January 30, 2007

Bugger.
posted by MrMustard at 1:58 PM on January 30, 2007

Every time someone with a great sense of humor dies, it's like a whole world of fun died with them.
posted by Astro Zombie at 2:19 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by dg at 2:20 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Felicity Rilke at 2:21 PM on January 30, 2007

Best wishes to his family and friends. Go in peace, cancergiggles and fare thee well in your next incarnation. Thanks for being one of us.
posted by Lynsey at 2:46 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by sciurus at 3:54 PM on January 30, 2007

thisjustsucksFilter.
posted by pjern at 5:46 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by trip and a half at 6:01 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by Tarrama at 6:03 PM on January 30, 2007

Well, now that is a damn shame. We'll miss you cancergiggles, even if it has already been awhile. God rest your soul.
posted by caddis at 6:24 PM on January 30, 2007

I lost my brother-in-law earlier this year to cancer. It is hard to read cancergiggles' blog without crying. Best to his family.
posted by deern the headlice at 6:25 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by theora55 at 8:21 PM on January 30, 2007

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posted by jayder at 8:43 PM on January 30, 2007

Good man, Cancergiggles. The humor and heart and defiance that he expressed are the qualities I admire most in the face of this ridiculous and uncaring universe. Rest in peace.
posted by Divine_Wino at 8:46 PM on January 30, 2007

Sigh.
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posted by armoured-ant at 12:24 AM on January 31, 2007

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RIP brother.

Thanks ruelle for the post.
posted by three blind mice at 8:33 AM on January 31, 2007

Divine_Wino writes "Good man, Cancergiggles. The humor and heart and defiance that he expressed are the qualities I admire most in the face of this ridiculous and uncaring universe. Rest in peace."

What D_W said. I remember his blog and MeFi presence and I couldn't have put it any better. There's a shocking and gorgeous quality about this kind of defiant humour. I admire him for it immensely, and I'm not sure I would have had the heart in his position. Peace.

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