Not only do we lose a friend, we lost one of the most wonderful webcomics out there.

It's bad enough to lose Al, but to lose Gene three days a week is going to be a sad reminder of who we will miss.

yeah, that comic was his baby.. I'm so sad he didn't get to finish it, he was so close to the end from what he kept saying

It would be so grand to hear Catswhiskers had all the scripts. I wonder how far ahead he was? Maybe if he's far ahead we could get people to help finish his legacy.

That would seem a lovely gesture.

Oh, that is a good idea... Multiple artists? I say let's see if we can make it happen.

I think you guys could. And I would love to help in some fashion. Even if it's just saying "Hey! Gene Catlow updated!"

I feel like I lost a close family member. And in a way, I suppose I did.

yeah :(

OMG I can't believe this...really, really saddened to hear this.

you guys go a long way back too don't you? I'm really sorry :(

He was one of the first furries I ever interacted with, and we were mutual fans of each others' work. I always enjoyed when I would see comments on my works, and I was a big fan of the Gene Catlow comic as well as 3C1M! Not to mention the new series Mandy in Ballpointe.

He's a class act all around and this is just devastating news. I just...my thoughts are with all his family and loved ones.

yeah.. I was just working on him with that. It was so exciting to collaborate with him, he always had the coolest ideas.

What horrible news. Nothing makes one feel greyer in the muzzle more then hearing that good people you've been following all these years have passed away, and Gene was one of the best. I'm so very sorry that he is gone.

It's absolutely heartbreaking. The world is darker without him.

We all lost a close friend, seriously gonna miss him.

seriously. :(

I never Met Al personally but sonsidering how long ive watched his comic and viewed all his art i feel like ive known him like a good buddy.

He was just so warm and welcoming to everyone, and it shone through in his artwork.

His comic was one of the first few i ever found along with Sabrina Online, Doemain, Vinci and Arty, Kit and Kay Boodle etc etc etc. I just loved the warm passionate chemistry between Gene and Catswhisker.....so much love....

incredibly sad news...

Oh my god...

I never spoke to him, but his cartoons were such an irreplaceable part of my internet childhood, and he seemed so kind and warmhearted that he always seemed like a friend even though I was just a kid silently browsing furry comics.

I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

Terribly sad to see/hear this. Didn't know him personally, but... *sigh*

It's so hard to believe. I knew him by reputation and I'm happy to say it was a very positive and kindly reputation. God rest him and bless his family.

Aw that's sad news :(. I've been reading his comics since I was a teenager. He'll be missed.