Dave Cockrum Passes Away, Aged 63

Posted: Sunday, November 26, 2006
Posted By: Jason Brice

In an announcement from Clifford Meth, a close family friend of the Cockrums, it has been revealed that Dave Cockrum passed away this morning. The statement reads as follows:

With a heavy heart, I regret to inform you that Dave Cockrum passed away this morning. After a long battle with diabetics and its varied complications, Dave died in his sleep early this morning.

Dave's many creations—including some of the X-Men's staple characters—brought tremendous joy to his legion of fans. For three decades, he was a beloved fixture at comics conventions across the country where he would sketch for a pittance and encourage would-be creators. Those of us who knew Dave personally will remember him as one of the sweetest, jovial, most generous individuals in the comics industry. I'll miss my friend very much.

There are no details of services at this time. Dave asked to be cremated, and his widow Paty is burdened with the news, so well-wishers are asked not to call. Email can be sent to magnetorampant@yahoo.com.

SBC wishes to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dave Cockrum.

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