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Peter Hicks
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:30am | IP Logged | 1
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A posting to George’s Facebook group says he passed away yesterday.
Such a huge loss.
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Edited by Paul Gibney on 07 May 2022 at 3:16pm
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Petter Myhr Ness
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:36am | IP Logged | 2
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Damn. We knew he was ill, but still ... This is just dreadful, and so shortly after having lost Neal Adams.
My deepest condolences to Perez' family and friends.
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Valmor J. Pedretti
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:38am | IP Logged | 3
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I'm brokenhearted.
One of the giants for my generation of readers.
Countless hours of joy.
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Bill Guerra
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:44am | IP Logged | 4
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He delivered so much entertainment and many smiles over the years. I knew this was coming but it still hurt to read. Godspeed, George and thanks for all the fun.
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Paul Wills
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:54am | IP Logged | 5
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Extremely sad to hear this. George Perez was a huge part of life enjoyment for me growing up.
Edited by Paul Wills on 07 May 2022 at 12:07pm
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John Byrne
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 11:57am | IP Logged | 6
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I was told last night by a mutual friend. Held off any announcement here until it was made public.
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Steven Brake
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What awful news. A brilliant artist whose work gave pleasure to countless readers over the years, and who I was lucky enough to once meet in person.
R.I.P George Perez.
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Ryan Maxwell
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 12:01pm | IP Logged | 8
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This really hurts. Thank you for everything, George.
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Darren Ashmore
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 12:12pm | IP Logged | 9
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.............. 😢
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Matt Hawes
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Another legendary comic book artists, and one of my very favorite and top artistic influences. He was called "gentleman" George, and it was a nickname he earned as he seemed to be genuinely beloved by everyone who met and knew him. You never heard any horror stories about him from fans or pros. He inspired generations of comic book artists, and made a lasting impact on the comic book industry that will continue to reverberate throughout its history. I was grateful that I had an opportunity to meet him in person at a convention, and saddened I will never be able to do so again. His legacy will live on through his artwork. May he rest in peace.
Edited by Matt Hawes on 07 May 2022 at 12:13pm
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Jim Lynch
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 12:15pm | IP Logged | 11
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At least we still have a lifetime’s prodigious work to revisit. Condolences to his family, and also a thanks to George himself. He made this hobby such a wonderful place,
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Jeffrey Rice
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| Posted: 07 May 2022 at 12:16pm | IP Logged | 12
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This is hard for me. Thanks for everything George!
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