I cannot say I knew anything of the man except from his writing in the early days of blogging, and it was usually terrific ( i never got the Animae, but to each his own). The USS Clueless was his vessel, and ironic title given how he had a pretty good handle on things.
And now I learn he’s died, way too young. I enjoyed the education he gave, and the erudition with which he brought it.
RIP.
Life is short. Sorry to hear it.