Some terribly sad news. Long standing Afterworder and Word stalwart before that Phil Pirrip has passed away. His wife posted the following message on his Twitter feed ( @Phil_Pirrip ) :
This is Lucy (Pollewolledoodl) sad news I’m afraid my lovely husband passed away on 22 June (not) covid. He was 58, on the 19th he’d gone out for a walk and was found by a member of the public who started CPR helicoptered to hospital and unfortunately never regained consciousness.
I’m very sorry to hear that, Gatz.
Very sad. I met Phil a few times at mingles, a charming man.
That’s very sad. Only young, but, at least it sounds as though he didn’t know much about it.
He made a telling contribution to this thread a few years ago:
Yikes. Very sad. Met him once, lovely guy.
Really sad. He was a good man who loved and looked after his wife so much.
Really sad news. Condolences to his family.
Really sorry to hear this; that’s no age.
That’s very sad. I had a long chat to him at the one Mingle I got to in June 2013. I remember him being very affable and easy to talk to. RIP
(Needless to say I don’t remember a word of the actual conversation but I strongly suspect it was all essential and humorous bollocks)
I wish I had more than “Ah Bollocks” to offer. Sadly the more I loved folks the less I have to say. This is not a criticism. In this wee spot, I don’t want to take up space. Phil, you were a nice guy, we will miss you. Your loved ones will feel your loss like we will.
God love you x
Way too soon (as it almost always is). I hope it was quick and painless, and I hope his family will be able to cope with the grief.
My condolences to his wife and family.
I’m confused. Are we talking about ‘Geacher’? 58 and 65 are two different entities entirely.
No, Geacher (still with us I’m happy to say) started the thread which Tiggs linked above. Phil Pirrip made added some thoughtful comments further down it.
I thought maybe people were using his real name in respect. Glad it’s not ‘Geacher’ but I’m sorry nonetheless. Philip, I never knew ye.
Now you’re asleep.
I met him at a couple of the mingles too – a nice guy and at 58 he is leaving way too soon .I hope there is something better up there Phil
That’s far too young! Condolences to his family and friends. Always seemed a thoughtful and humourous guy on here
I met up with Phil on a couple of occasions, once when he was accompanied by his wonderful wife Lucy. Quite obviously a devoted and loving couple. Phil was a warm, kind and gentle man. One of those marvellous people that you feel immediately relaxed around. I hoped our paths would cross again but alas that is not to be.
Rest easy Phil.
Oh what terrible news. He was a lovely bloke, was others have said, warm, friendly and kind. We always chatted at Mingles and went to a few gigs and the odd festival together so I knew him a bit. Sleep peacefully Phil, you’ll be missed.
One of our own. RIP Phil
What terrible news. I spoke to him at a few Mingles. He was a very pleasant man and it was always good to see him. Every condolence to his family.
Oh no, that’s awful.
Like others I was acquainted with Phillip through mingles and always enjoyed his company.
My thoughts are with his family.
So sad and so awful for the family. Always good company on the few occasions our paths crossed.
Always sad to hear when one of the afterworders departs. Thanks @tiggerlion for the thread link.
Never met Phil but he always struck me as one of the good guys on here, on Twitter and at the old place. We were both ‘cancer husbands’ (his phrase) and he was very kind to me when Pam died in 2014 and I always sponsored him on his insane marathon walks for CRUK. Rest easy Phil and love and strength to Lucy and the family x
Dreadful. We met at the Roundhouse for Nick Masons Saucepan of Sausages last year, lovely fella. Tweeted a lot, mainly around Mrs Ps ongoing with cancer and the voluntary work he did for the hospice she attends.
RIP, Phil
Awful news. The Overall Decentness Quotient for the human race just took a stumble in a downward direction. Condolences and all good wishes to those who have to carry on without him.
We never met, but from his contributions here he seemed like a good bloke and judging by the comments of those who knew him, he was. Too young, rest in peace, Phil.
Sad, sad, sad. I never knew Phil but found his comments on the AW enlightening, witty and no BS.
R.I.P. Phil and condolences to your family and friends.
Really sad news. Like many above I met Phil at a couple of mingles, and he was a lovely fellow, easy to talk to, funny and really good company. RIP.
This is very sad, I never met Phil but he made some lovely comments on here.
Best wishes to his family and friends.
Nothing new to add. It’s all been said above. Taken much too young.
I met him at a few Word and Afterword mingles and found him good pleasant company always.
Commiserations to his family. Rest easy, Phil.
Very sad news. Condolences to his family.
Very sad news. He seemed lovely and charming the few times I chatted with him at the mingles.
This is very sad news. I met Phil at a couple of the Mingles and he was a lovely bloke. His kind and gentle nature also came over loud and clear on this site and in his social media posts.
Very sad news. I’d always chat with him at Mingles. A very gentle, unassuming and charming chap with a bone-dry wit. He’ll be missed.
Lenster! Nice to see you here old boy.
Sad news indeed. I never met him in person, but 58 is far too young to know that will never change in the future.
Good of you, Mods, to change the byword at the bottom of the piece, tho’ I guess he would cringe at the focus.
Such sad news. He was a lovely bloke – always great company at the mingles.
Extremely sad and unexpected news. He came across as such a kind and lovely man online. Sympathies and condolences to his family and those who knew him on here.
Thankfully I’m not dead… I just smell like I am.
I met him too at a mingle, a long time ago now. Seeing this has prompted me to return after a few years, after dealing with health issues culminating in a near death experience. All I can say is, look after yourselves. If you feel unwell get help. Don’t be fobbed off. Doctor told me it was stress, it was actually a blood disorder leading to sepsis and very invasive surgery.
Look after yourself. Tell your loved ones how you feel.
All you need is love.