Yesterday i got the news that the fandoms own Albert Temple better known as  genecatlow had passed away from natural causes. He was 59 goin on 60.

While many of us have never met him or chatted with him like myself, im sure the majority of our fandom can say that they at some point have seen his art and heard about him from others. For Me Gene's art was something i discovered early on in my fandom days. I forget where i first say his work, i think VCL or Yerf. I remember being attracted to his toony art style and the way he drew paws (typical me). But i also admired and became attracted to the chemistry that resulted in the innocent, intimate, and all out purry activities between his black tomcat fursona, and Catswhisker, his famously proclaimed "Lady Cat" and actual RL wife's fursona, their escapades being a staple of his work. I also loved the world that he and CW created for their sonas which they shared with other furs like Kit and Kay Boodle creator Richard  Katellis and Shirlee Mouse.

I unfortunately never met Gene, nor do i even remember commenting or replying to a comment from him on his art (might have), but despite the fact that i held him high and revered him as a fandom celebrity, from what i saw and what i heard from others (close and not close alike), he always managed to be a very down to earth person willing to answer questions and give advice. It is now that i regret not attempting to form a friendship with him.

Farewell Mr. Catlow You have done your duty, and may now go home and sleep well. Rest in Peace.