Just read it on /co/. Fuck this year really.
He was one of the best.

Ah, so this is the man behind the art. Wow. He'll be deeply missed.

Rest in Peace, you in some way touched and influenced everyone in the fandom.
Thank you for everything good sir.

In my early days in the fandom, I ran across his archive on VCL and loved it. <3 I'll miss him.

It's so sad that he's gone.

His pictures were some of the first I found when I got into the fandom online in 1997....he will be missed as his works inspired so many.

Rest In Peace.

That's the quintessential picture of the man.

Such a shame :C

RIP, Doug! :/

Everyone I know has been influenced by him in some way growing up, it hurts knowing such a guiding force is gone now. Thanks for keeping us all up to date on the developments.

I'll remember him from CFEast at the Raddison in Elizabeth, NJ, he actually sat down with me and chatted which turned an idol into a real human and indeed it's incredible how much of a sense of humor he had. Truly a wonderful man to loose.

Who was he?

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/justdoug/

I don't know who he is but may he rest in peace

the man... the legend.... the really great guy.. and just a plain nice fellow. kitty spirits watch over him.. and guide him to the reward he so rightfully deserves.. one of happiness and enjoyment from a life without pain.. and so much wit and fun things to do and create.

I hope he has a gloriously wonderful rest in the next world..

o7

Dude was a titan.

RIP chap, last I spoke to him was back in the late 90, doubt anyone will forget his work

One of the greats.

A legend among legends. Doug will never die so long as the Internet lives.

Goodbye.

he will be missed.
one of the first pioneers of the furry fandom.

He was one of the first furry fetish artists I came across. RIP. :(

It is a good image to honor his memory and his lifetime of work.

While others might be able to draw his characters is a similar style, the personality and characterization, and sly humor behind the drawings will never be the same.

Again thank you for standing by him during these final days.

Thanks Meg, this will help when I draw up his tribute strip tonight after work. Just need a birthday and year now.

September or October, 1953 I believe...maybe not.

Wikifur puts his DOB at Sept 30, '53

https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Doug_Winger

May he rest in peace, legend and fellow fur.

Thanks Mr. Winger, rest in peace.

=-( just learned of his passing, doug was an amazing artist and his work was the first I stumbled upon before I even heard of furry. It's a shame and tragedy that he has passed on, hopefully him and his loved ones will be in peace during this terrible time.

We'll see echoes of him forever.

And so shall I

Rest in peace

Rest Well, Doug

*jus' starts cryin' all over again*... never gonna forget'cha m'bigfurrybro! *raises m'glass*

A true titan of the fandom becomes a legend...

RIP Doug, you are up there with Hardiman now ~

Hardiman has died too...?
Man, I must educate myself now...

One of the first and funnest cartoonists ive ever admired in the furry world.

Ah, we've lost one of our finest.
God knows how many people he's inspired. I just wish I could've found a way to say thank you before he passed away. :/

His legend and all he did for the fandom will never be forgotten. He will be missed but his legend will live on in all those he touched during his time on this world. Doug and his unique art will truly live on forever. I'm just happy he is in a good place and he can relax now. He has his wings and is up there watching over us all. RIP Doug we will miss you. Thank you for all you have done for us. Miss you always and forever.

RIP Doug Winger

Its rare to see any real photos of him.

THE Doug Winger? He was only 7 years younger...oh never mind. What humor. What talent. What per...dep...oh never mind. RIP Doug. My sympathies to your kin and friends. Thanks Meg, for update us.

Rest in peace Doug.

his cat has the same white paws as mine ;o

god damn i ... remember how people used to say i look just like him :c
and still do... it's like i'm looking into a mirror of my future

RIP Doug.

Did anyone say how he died? I didn't read all the comments.

COPD and heart failure.

You know, I wish it were easier to keep track of people like this. I'd hate to go out in some manner and no one notice or let it been known since the world and our own personal spheres have expanded and become more connected. At least Doug had fans and will be grieved beyond a circle of family/friends and neighbors.

Everyone I knew from my first days in the fandom are fading. Rest in peace, Doug. One of the few names I recognize and respect for days of old.

Heh. I believe I'll Fave this image and leave it up for awhile. It's the way I'd like to remember Doug as I last saw him as well. Then again the last time I saw him was at Califur, and his table was across from mine in the Dealer's den.

That's Doug in a nutshell.

Thank you Doug for filling the internet with large breasted hyper hermaphrodite furry girls
R.I.P.

RIP, Doug. He'll always be a pillar (heehee) of the world that is furry.

It's sad to hear he didn't make it. I remember his artwork from when I first got into the fandom in 92. He will be missed by many.

I remember his art, your art and a very few others back when I first got into the fandom. He'll be missed. I never knew him, but he was defiantly a major influence on people. Toony to adult, he ran the gamut.

Sorry to hear about your friend, you take care of yourself....he would want you to.
Be well

Cheetaur

he will be missed.
see ya space cowboy.

Sad to realize that is both Doug and Kitty, Casa de Martin's first cat, now both gone.

Our second cat, Stephanie, knows something is up. She keeps going in and out Doug's room and miaowing, sitting in front of his door, or laying inside his sock drawer =(

*Nods* He'll be missed.

God bless the man.

I felt so much for you when I saw your name in the obituary I read. It was a really well written piece about his life. He will certainly be missed. Look how happy that kitty is! <3 RIP and my sympathies to you Dustmeat <3

One of the reason's I'm even here drawing animal girls to begin with.

I remember that room. He was an awesome fellow, and I miss talking with him the couple of times I got to visit at the house.

Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear this. (Thank you for posting this.)

Rest in peace, Mr.Winger, job well done.

I remember Dougs art from when I first got into the fandom. I think from the outpouring here it is pretty obvious that he touched a lot of people, and that he will be deeply missed.

I am sorry.

Crap. Doug is awesome. I've been following his art since '97. Thank you for posting this!

Though I knew him not, I will remember him and his art - may his star shine for all time

Oh wow that's him? *bows down in respect*

Rest in Peace. Just wanted to add my voice to the masses. An early influence, and I hope he'd get a smirk out of being considered somewhat of a gateway too, since the mid 90s for me. Hope all of you who were close to him are holding up.

In the words of my people:

"Top bloke. Deadset legend!"

Perfect sentiment. Could not say it any other way.

I first saw his art back in 2003, it was always interesting, he was a talented artist, and he will be missed

Oh man, with the cat. I was never particularly into the guy's art but remember running into him online several times, so I remember him as a really nice person. So someone with a cat in their lap for hours sounds appropriate to what I remember.

I'm another one who only found my way here because of Doug, back in 1997. He will be missed.

(and it wasn't even one of Those pictures)

My heartfelt apologies and sympathies for the loss of your friend. I never met his personally. But he sounded like a truly unique person. More importantly it sounds like he touched a lot of lives directly, so he lives through those people he met and changed and that includes of course his closest friends. I know also the fandom will not be the same without him.

RIP. He had a great impact on furry art and fandom.

Doug, you were a madman, and I mean that as a term of nothing but the highest respect and endearment. You knew how to create entertainment in every glorious, hilarious, good-humored way possible, and for that, you will always be, much like Jim Hardiman, a legend that will never truly die. The fandom's never quite gonna be the same without you. Rest in Piece, good sir, and thanks for all the fun you brought us.

Well that sucks... I've never got to know the man personally... only through his arts.
You have my condolences Meg, as I understand that you and Bob were close to him.
This is a bitter loss for everyone...
Rest well Douglas, and thanks bunches for the imprint you've left on the Fur community!

Rest In Peace, Doug Winger. You maybe never known, but i am sure that many people tried to draw a little bit like you. You gave enough examples in your whole artist career how to draw "toony furry porn". You guide us over decades. But know it is up to the next artist generation to keep the ball in the game. I hope many, many local furs can use the chance to say finally goodbye at your grave.

Thanks to Dustmeat to give us a chance to get a rl foto, so we can hold the memory alive... in our furry, fluffy hearts.

Godspeed Mr. Winger, you will be missed.

His art is what got me into furries.

Controversial subject matter aside, Doug's creations brought me and my friends entertainment.
Even if it was just me and another tormenting our friend by setting Doug's art as his desktop MULTIPLE times whenever he wasn't home. I can't understand those things.
Thanks for the entertainment Doug rest in peace.

It's certainly how I'll remember him. I think I must have seen Doug in 2011, but the visit to Steven's joint was brief, and he may not have come out of his room. Even if he did, it would likely have only been for a minute. So my clearest memories are from earlier ... around when this photo was taken.

The man who proved that bigger IS better when it comes to futa.

*salutes... but not with hand*

RIP, Doug.

He's off to commit optical terrorism in the great beyond. Godspeed.

Greetings Dustmeat,

Thank you for posting this photograph of Doug. I had only ever seen one other picture of him before.

Sincerely,
Michael Angel Peña(AKA Sparrow...A Rabbit)
Artist-Laughing Rabbit Graphics
Email: sparrowrabbit[at]gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/sparrowrabbit/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparrowrabbit/
https://www.facebook.com/michael.pena.942

awwww dammit

When he turned around for the day after being in the hospital, experience raised a small flag for me. Have seen it happen before and it's damned depressing to get your hopes up, then watch it all crumble in front of you. Life can be cruel that way :|

Maybe we'll bump into him again someday . . .

*tips hat*

Oh, wow. I knew he'd been sick for a while; some people were doing fundraisers in his art style. I've seen several artists that mentioned him as an influence. Thanks for sharing about your experiences with him. :(

RIP

In a deep wood, leaves rustle from a breeze. Spirits quickly gather to welcome a new guest, hurridly composing wishes into shafts of reflected light onto green tree branches and leaves. Then, a quiet stillness occurs, where time stands still. From with and without, calmness spreads and remains unchanged and infinite in time.

His spirit lives on with Phurie  phurie

I thought he was still alive and now I'm sad... Was wondering why nothing of his works was being posted... Took me this long to notice...

He died June 23rd

OMG I didn't know!
Just the other day I was recalling his weird humour... Thanks for posting this, is "good" to know.

We are all worse off for his passing.

RIP Doug. One of the first people I met in the fandom. I am glad our paths crossed all those years ago, back on the Beastie Board.

He was a decent man.

Doug is legend.

I miss the man.

I wish I could have met him. Everything I've read about him says he was a laid back kind person.
I will miss seeing his art. Doug & Jim Hardiman were the best at what they did.

Doug was the smartest guy I knew and he was kind to everyone he met. A rare gem.

I talked to him via email a year before he died and he didn't want to admit he was sick. Steve told me he was in pretty bad shape but Doug just laughed it off.
Its a shame because I genuinely believe his fans would have done what they could to help him.

The big man himself.

I miss him.

how close and what kind of relation did you have with him?

He was a local friend.

Aw. We have lost one of our finest.