aka Russell "Rusty" Haller 08-12-1964 to 09-30-2009
Passed away sometime between 2:30am and 1pm when his body was found by me. Exact cause unknown as it appears he died in his sleep.
Good bye Rusty, you where a dear friend and you shall be missed.
Sorry to hear that... I think in the end it's better to be missed then not be missed at all, since the former means people cared about you, and the latter doesn't. He will be missed, I'm sure of it.
Holy shit! Thats impossible! I didnt knew he was in that of a bad shape........goddammit..... dunno what to say....I hope this isnt some sick joke or anything.
Y'know, I was beginning to think that's what it was. I saw a few notes between him a a friend of his on another user page. He had been complaining about pain in his feet and legs, which automatically made me think of diabetes.
His Diabetes was controlled, and then he called me about 2 weeks ago, like he always does, and he said he was having major problems with control. I told him to get to the doctor.
He always called us almost every week to "check in" with us.
Yes. I really recalled at the Anime Weekend Atlanta that he was having pain in his legs and was taking some meds for it. I never thought it got that serious until today :{
I would like to host a streaming tonight and draw requests and sketches in hopes to raise a little bit of money to go towards his funeral. If you would be so kind to ask his family if they mind it. I want to at least do a little something for him for having spent some time with me during AWA.
=T.T=
A nudder Bruder Lost....
May Anubis Finded Mercy And Grants Hims Access Tos Paradise.
Fare The Well Mine Furends.
May The Fur Bes Wiff Yous Always.
*Hugglies*
*hugs* sorry for your loss, typhon. I can imagine the shock you must have gone through discovering his body the way you did. I honestly hope thing don't any worse than they are right now
He definitely will be missed and strongly remembered. I'm thinking of going through Fur Affinity and see who has passed away, and create a memorial page about them.
Once I gathered all the names of those who died, foolish or not, I'll definitely get it underway. FA user name and furry name (or real), as well as the cause of death, would be perfect.
...Wow..Damn. I remember him complaining of pains in his legs at some point too. He shall be happy in the next life with his mom now. Poor guy was so lonely when he lost her.
May the light of his soul and the purity of his work live on through the ages in this fandom, i wish nothing but happiness for him in his not-so-final journey. -_-
I did not know his as well as most of your, but his artwork was truly fantastic, I loved every time i saw a new submission. His art will be missed, and from what I read he was a great guy, friend, roommate and more. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to you, his family and those who knew him well and were close too. I do not plan on ever removing him from my watch list unless plans are that you will be asking the Fa staff to remove his stuff. There have been other artist on my list who have sadly passed away or just are unknown status. I pay homage to them by refusing to remove them. If there is anything positive about his sad passing is it was in his sleep. He did not suffer.
May he be honored, respected and always remembered for all he has shared not just with his art, but everyone who he has touched on a personal level.
Oh dear fucking lord......... no. Shit... I just last saw him at Anime Weekend Atlanta... he was so excited to finally meet me in person. He even planned on attending FWA. Guess it isnt going to happen...
Ainoko informed me of this. I am not great when using simple text to supply my feelings of sadness and attempts at comforting. I just hope that those of us who know of this provide our sympathies and as much support as possible.
I may not have known the person, but my condolences go to you. Never easy to lose a good friend.
Rest in peace Russell Haller. May he always be remembered by friends and family.
It's funny how in our social environment on FA you get to know someone by their user icon, and feel a connection due to shared interests, even if you never meet, even online. I too knew him as "that Lupin the 3rd guy," and now that's the extent to which I will ever know him. It's sad and unfortunate.
I'm sorry to hear about this and share my condolences with those who had the opportunity to truly know Rusty.
...The word went out on Monday and Tuesday by telephone. This was not going to be any Jay Gatsby funeral; the Angels wanted a full-dress rally. Miles' status was not the point; the death of any Angel requires a show of strength by the others. It is a form of affirmation-not for the dead, but the living. There are no set penalties for not showing up, because none are necessary. In the cheap loneliness that is the overriding fact of every outlaw's life, a funeral is a bleak reminder that the tribe is smaller by one. The circle is one link shorter, the enemy jacks up the odds just a little bit more, and defenders of the faith need something to take off the chill...
Aww, man, I am so sorry to hear this. I've seen his art and he was absolutely wonderful. You have my sincerest condolences. While I may not have known him, I know him by reputation alone. He is missed.
i am shocked to hear this, and am pretty saddened, he was one of my 1st watchers, and thats something i indeed remember, is my earlier supporters/watchers, he was also a great artist, i enjoyed his works, his own distinct fantastic style of works to put it more in depth word, and from what it seems online, and from friends of his whom know him, a nice guy, among such...
I am sorry to hear this news, its bums me out indeed, despite not knowing him really, i knew him here as a talented artist, a friendly person who watched me, and commented on some of my stuff, journals, and shouts, and someone who i enjoyed having around FA, among such.
Its sad he's gone, may he R.I.P, i remember hearing/reading he was going through some rough spots in life at times with housing, and such if i recall, but it seems he had some good friends, and support even through those times it seems, so that's at least a positive note to put up, as well as he passed peacefully away in sleep, rather then in pain and agony awake, i hope his family and friends cope well, among his tragic lost, Rest in peace Russell, you'll be missed.
OMG Rusty...
He was so sweet. He actually did my first con badge for my first con...
Thank you, Rusty... Thank you for helping me with this...
I, and everyone else will miss you. Rest in Peace.
I knew him very, very briefly as Alexander-Decker on Tapestries, I remember how flattered I was to hear that he was going to be working on a project that I'd be appearing in even though we'd only talked for all of five minutes! It was the first time anyone had actually shown that much appreciation for anything that I'd worked on, and I think he had a way about him of making people feel special about themselves. From what I saw he made a good impression on everyone that he met, and I'm glad to have had the chance to meet him before he had to leave us.
I wish I knew what to say beyond that, but I think others can do a better job of that than me.
this just fucking sucks.. He was someone I never met.but he always thanked me for just little things like faving pics of his.And commented back on many of my comments on his pictures. He drew awesome,and had interesting characters and its too bad nice people like him pass away middle aged and ugly awful people live to be old men. The world is a sadder place a little without him
Typhon, thank you for being his friend and roommate. My condolences to you, and thank you for the work you are having to do now, and for how graceful you have been at keeping us informed.
I can only hope that it's not true somehow, it's very sad :(
My friend had to deal with finding her friend after a suicide, you should get some counselling, it will be hard to deal with, but she got through it, so there's hope :)
*hugs you tightly* i'm sorry for your loss. but know he is in a better place and watching over you now. may his spirit help guide you in the future and look over you. just remember. never go faster than your gaurdian angel can follow. I'm sure he'd hate to lose site of you sweety.
I barely got to know him. He was one of the best of the few good new friends I'd made on Taps within the last few months. I'm really sorry he's left us.. he was amiable and seemed to do things for people all the time. :(
I only got to know Rusty a small bit through the comments on his FA, but even by that alone I can tell the fandom and the world in general has suffered a great loss.
As much as you've said this isn't a joke, I actually sincerely wish this WAS some kind of malicious trolling attempt. At least then I'd still have the opporunity to meet him in person.
This is such a tragic loss. I've been watching his work for years now, always seemed in such good spirits. There will never be another like him, and thank you for being a good friend and roommate to him. My deepest condolences
Man, seeing someone die so suddenly is never an easy thing to accept. It just reminds us all that even if you don't have any existing medical conditions, the fact remains that when your number is up, you go whether you want to or not.
At least he died peacefully. Just always remember to live life to the fullest and try not to carry any regrets. You only live once.
WHAT he died? but were there any indications of him being sick or so? damn that's Sad he was a good friend and a watcher he shall be missed dearly as he was cheerful n happy most times
awww man, I can't believe it, a good artist, a full talented person, I never met him but something said me he was a good man, rest in peace your dear friend
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't know him or his art.. but I have seen three journals so far out of my friends list with his name on it. He must have been important for many to miss him. A very sad day for you all... I am sorry and I hope you that you find peace.
I had the pleasure of meeting Rusty after he came to ohio. Even in the short time I knew him I will miss him. He was a very nice person and always willing to help. RIP Rusty.. we will all miss you
Its sad to hear of this, i only knew of his name, but never knew him in person. So Sorry to hear that..... You and those around him have my syncere condolences.
Such sad news of such a wonderful person. I did not know him well, but I know enough to know that his presence will be sorely missed.
My prayers are with you and his spirit.
I can only say that now he will watch your steps and provide guidance for you in times of need.
Shit dude, I wish I could offer more than just words to you.
The Lupin the 3rd wolf icon guy!? No way! Seems not long ago he commented on some art of mine....such a cool dude too. I'm totally shocked he's gone. I'll miss seeing him around.
Our condolences, Typhon.
It's clear that Rusty crafted his art with skill and affection that is rare. The loss of one who makes such beauty can never be made whole. We have to go on with what he so generously left us.
oh god i...i can't believe this has happened...
he was someone who I've known for just about as long as I've been on here. always so polite and helpful.
it saddens me to never had the chance to have actually met him. i could tell from talking with him on here that he was a nice person.
it's just...i hate to hear that this has happened. but at least, at peace now. at peace knowing that he's touched so many hearts.
please take care Typhon, our thoughts are with you, friends, and family.
Another lost to diabetes? Why has such a common condition not been fixed yet?
I have it, so someday thats going to be me. My own diabetes went unnoticed for, well, who knows... Seriously people, a little testing machine doesn't cost much and they dont hurt too much anymore, really think about picking one up or getting tested occasionaly by your doctor, because it really can just sneak up on you.
Still, from what I've heard, going quickly like this, you just dont know anything about it so its not a bad way to go really.
At least he kept his vision to the end, and shared with us.
You have my condolences Typhon, you've endured something that noone should have to.
I don't know the guy, never knew him but I really do send condolences because its never easy for anybody, the person in question if they knew it was gonna happen or the family and friends.
I'm deeply saddened to hear this :( Rusty was not only an amazing artist but a fantastic friend. My sympathies to you, and to all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace, Rusty.
I just lost my mother on the 20th of September, and now this...
I can't say that I knew him that well, but from the few times that I got to talk with him, I can say that he had a lot of heart and a lot of love inside him. I'm truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry to hear this! I cannot believe it, but I am terribly sorry for this great loss! We lost a very talented artist and a very kind and gentle spirit. He will be missed.
I'm really sorry for your loss (and any other friends and family of his as well.)
But... I mean, it should... or would make him feel really good that SO many people cared for him, and that he's affected so very many people. It takes a lot for so many people to ban together like this to console those who have lost.
Im sorry to hear another good person of FA is no longer with us. He was a truly nice guy from what times I got to chat with him. At least he went soundly and peacefully in his sleep onto a better place.
He tried to help everyone. Also me. He once encouraged me and gave me so many tips about how to get my comics published. I was never able to repay him now it's to late ... however wehrever you are Rusty I will never forget ^^
Much love to you. My deepest condolences aren't enough to express everything I feel for you at this moment.
Thank you for all you did for Rusty, and what you have done for his friends and fans. Please know he will want you to remember the good moments, and smile at his memory.
I am of the belief that he will watch over you, and walk beside you even now.
Since I'm an Ace and Queenie fan, I corresponded with Rusty several times, and also commissioned some A&Q artwork from him. He was always very nice to me ,and he was quick to let me know how much he valued our relationship. I'll miss him a lot. Please let us know anything more about the cause of death that you learn. 45 is way too young.
He will be missed... we were by no means the best of friends, but we talked a little and I respected his work immensely. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you might find some peace in this difficult time.
*hugs* I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I had talked with him many times and from what I knew of him he was a great guy. He talked me through some rough times in the past and was a good friend. I think he will be missed dearly by all who knew him. *sigh* so young too ;-;
No.....
I didn't beleive it when i saw the "in memoriam" icons on some user's pages, and then I finally went to his profile.
wow.....
i'm upset i just now found out (since i made my new profile and forgot to add him to my watch list), but I've been watching him for some time on my previous one. He had awesome art and seemed like a great, down to earth guy when i talked to him here and there.
Godspeed, man. You'll be sorely missed.
So sorry dude :( I heard about this through my roommate, and I didn't know another user had lived with him. From the few times I talked to him, he was a pretty amazing person and its a shame you had to lose him.
i know this reply is late but after joining i feel i need to catch up with things that should be said dude i feel for u and ur loss i myself have lost one of my three step bros in a bicycle accident close to home just right around the corner so i feel for ya ill be looking forward to contacting some spirits and seeing how he is doing if i can astral project as im losing my control over it i dont know how long it will take to be able to
I find it sad, yet intresting that it takes a major event to get such a reactin from the community.... this is the reason every day and every little thing should be appriciated every second of every day. Bring rest to our brother in soul!
Can you believe that it has already been 10 years now? Hard to imagine. I hope wherever he is he is ok. And to all those who lost him, I hope they find comfort and peace in the memories they made with him.
I'm 23 I just found Rusty's work July 31st Wednesday 2024 sad such a great artist died his work is real good at least died peacefully he has some good work with Ace and Queenie drawings & others one day when I get the chance imma check out the ace and Queenie comic
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OH MAN!!!!
WHAT NO
I JUST SaW HIM At AWA
WHAT NO
I JUST SaW HIM At AWA
Sorry Typhon
Rest in peace...
That guy was THE SHIT and now he's in the other side?!
TELL ME THIS IS A JOKE
That's awful... : \
He always called us almost every week to "check in" with us.
This is so sad and I just can't believe it.
May he rest in peace.
A nudder Bruder Lost....
May Anubis Finded Mercy And Grants Hims Access Tos Paradise.
Fare The Well Mine Furends.
May The Fur Bes Wiff Yous Always.
*Hugglies*
Sowie Typhon.
He definitely will be missed and strongly remembered. I'm thinking of going through Fur Affinity and see who has passed away, and create a memorial page about them.
i didnt know him at all but as it seems he was an awesome person. he shall rest in peace
<gobsmacked>
Since he had moved so close. :(
Here's to Rusty.
dear lord.....I really hope it was painless....dammit, I loved his artwork and he was a really awesome guy......
This is a sad loss for everyone that knew him. My condolences to you Typhon for bearing the brunt the situation.
I will miss him greatly
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Dear God....
Im so sorry...You have my condolences
I hope you will be alright
May he be honored, respected and always remembered for all he has shared not just with his art, but everyone who he has touched on a personal level.
Dammit, he was a nice guy.
Rest in peace Russell Haller. May he always be remembered by friends and family.
R.I.P. Rusty - Only The Good Die Young
I'm sorry to hear about this and share my condolences with those who had the opportunity to truly know Rusty.
Hunter S. Thompson, "Hell's Angels"
Selah.
I know we didnt chat all that much- but when we did, I know he was a nice guy.
Tried to help him with art supplies from time to time as well, or at least as much as I could.
Dammit....just dammit.
Good bye Russ *wipes away a tear*
;_;
i am shocked to hear this, and am pretty saddened, he was one of my 1st watchers, and thats something i indeed remember, is my earlier supporters/watchers, he was also a great artist, i enjoyed his works, his own distinct fantastic style of works to put it more in depth word, and from what it seems online, and from friends of his whom know him, a nice guy, among such...
I am sorry to hear this news, its bums me out indeed, despite not knowing him really, i knew him here as a talented artist, a friendly person who watched me, and commented on some of my stuff, journals, and shouts, and someone who i enjoyed having around FA, among such.
Its sad he's gone, may he R.I.P, i remember hearing/reading he was going through some rough spots in life at times with housing, and such if i recall, but it seems he had some good friends, and support even through those times it seems, so that's at least a positive note to put up, as well as he passed peacefully away in sleep, rather then in pain and agony awake, i hope his family and friends cope well, among his tragic lost, Rest in peace Russell, you'll be missed.
Best wishes and condolences. ~MBP
He was so sweet. He actually did my first con badge for my first con...
Thank you, Rusty... Thank you for helping me with this...
I, and everyone else will miss you. Rest in Peace.
My condolences.
I wish I knew what to say beyond that, but I think others can do a better job of that than me.
... As did my Dad. Even had me go over there and say Hi to 'im.
... Oy.
I know I'm not necessarily apart of the circle of friends you had, but I'm still sorry to hear about this. >:
I didn't know him but seeing all these concerned furries
I guess he was a great guy.
My condolences Typhon.
When is somewhere now and can see us he surely is happy to see how much friends he has.
I feel awful now that his dreams for his comics will never be realized now. This is all so sudden. And so horribly sad.
My eulogy for Rusty... He was a great friend!
My condolences to you and his family. At least he lived a happy life on this earth.
Please pass on my condolences to his family.
Ken Fletcher
My friend had to deal with finding her friend after a suicide, you should get some counselling, it will be hard to deal with, but she got through it, so there's hope :)
Will you let us know the cause of death when you find out? It seems so sudden.
I barely got to know him. He was one of the best of the few good new friends I'd made on Taps within the last few months. I'm really sorry he's left us.. he was amiable and seemed to do things for people all the time. :(
As much as you've said this isn't a joke, I actually sincerely wish this WAS some kind of malicious trolling attempt. At least then I'd still have the opporunity to meet him in person.
At least he died peacefully. Just always remember to live life to the fullest and try not to carry any regrets. You only live once.
But you and his family have my condolences none the less.
Rest in peace, Rusty...
I noticed that his page has "banned" on it. They really need to come up with something other than that to preserve the page.
My prayers are with you and his spirit.
I can only say that now he will watch your steps and provide guidance for you in times of need.
Shit dude, I wish I could offer more than just words to you.
It's a shame the good ones always go first.
R.I.P. Rusty. You will be missed.
Sad to hear, but he will be remembered.
This is so sad.
It's clear that Rusty crafted his art with skill and affection that is rare. The loss of one who makes such beauty can never be made whole. We have to go on with what he so generously left us.
Take care, Typhon. Our thoughts are with you.
he was someone who I've known for just about as long as I've been on here. always so polite and helpful.
it saddens me to never had the chance to have actually met him. i could tell from talking with him on here that he was a nice person.
it's just...i hate to hear that this has happened. but at least, at peace now. at peace knowing that he's touched so many hearts.
please take care Typhon, our thoughts are with you, friends, and family.
I have it, so someday thats going to be me. My own diabetes went unnoticed for, well, who knows... Seriously people, a little testing machine doesn't cost much and they dont hurt too much anymore, really think about picking one up or getting tested occasionaly by your doctor, because it really can just sneak up on you.
Still, from what I've heard, going quickly like this, you just dont know anything about it so its not a bad way to go really.
At least he kept his vision to the end, and shared with us.
You have my condolences Typhon, you've endured something that noone should have to.
May he RIP with The Light.
I'm so sorry to hear this...
my thoughts are with his family and friends
I just lost my mother on the 20th of September, and now this...
I can't say that I knew him that well, but from the few times that I got to talk with him, I can say that he had a lot of heart and a lot of love inside him. I'm truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
But... I mean, it should... or would make him feel really good that SO many people cared for him, and that he's affected so very many people. It takes a lot for so many people to ban together like this to console those who have lost.
<3
Rest in peace Rusty.
A soul that will definitely be missed...
I was not fortunate enough to know him, but my friends did.
I just wish there was some way I could help.
Deepest Condolences. ._.
Thank you for all you did for Rusty, and what you have done for his friends and fans. Please know he will want you to remember the good moments, and smile at his memory.
I am of the belief that he will watch over you, and walk beside you even now.
Please take care of yourself, <3
Damn...
I don't know him...but...he's in a better place now...
my condolences...
My love goes with you, man. He's gone to that big artists room in the sky.
I didn't beleive it when i saw the "in memoriam" icons on some user's pages, and then I finally went to his profile.
wow.....
i'm upset i just now found out (since i made my new profile and forgot to add him to my watch list), but I've been watching him for some time on my previous one. He had awesome art and seemed like a great, down to earth guy when i talked to him here and there.
Godspeed, man. You'll be sorely missed.
Sorry to hear. :(
It's been said over and over again, I'm sure, but I'll say it too 'coz it's true: He was a great artist and a good man, and he will be missed.
I've seen your art, you were a excellent artist.
Sketch in paradise.
I wish I had had the honor of meeting him.
"May his kindness be remembered,
And that his art, live forever."
i just saw this journal...
rest in peace
descanse en paz
and let him live forever in the heart of those who loved him
y que viva en los corazones de la gente que lo quiso para siempre
i was just an admirer but every life is unique
i feel sorry for your loss
I counted Rusty as my friend. I wanted to meet him. He was always kind to me, and I tried to do be the same way in return.
May he rest peacefully.
Take care Typhon.
One day we will meet again,until then. take care
Rest in peace.