Death of Dan LoRusso

[Takama]

I just seen sad news on Facebook that Dan LoRusso has Passed away

https://www.facebook.com/dan.lorusso.9?fref=ts

[Raptoress]

It's absolutely devastating. I'm in tears.

[Takama]

Guys im sorry to inform you that Dan Lorusso has past away. So i dont know if this line will go any longer

[Paleona]

I'm sorry to hear that.   He will be remembered through his lovely sculpt work...

[Yutyrannus]

That is truly saddening news, RIP Dan LoRusso .

[Gwangi]

I'm so sorry to read this. He was one of a kind, his sculpts were one of a kind and he was a true fighter. He did what he loved until the very end.

EDIT: I'm looking at his FB page and not seeing anything about his passing. Is it because he is not my FB friend?

[sauroid]

this is really a sad news.
(but i cant seem to find any mention of his passing on his fb page)

[Takama]

I'm so sorry to read this. He was one of a kind, his sculpts were one of a kind and he was a true fighter. He did what he loved until the very end.

EDIT: I'm looking at his FB page and not seeing anything about his passing. Is it because he is not my FB friend?

I guess so, everyone is Saying RIP Dan on his Timeline. and I first found out about this thanks to Raptoress. As soon as i heard the news, i immediately made a topic here on the forum.

I made another topic with the same name in the General thread, as i was not sure as to were to put it. (ADMINS can you remove one, or combine on to the other)

[Patrx]

This is very distressing indeed. 

[Gwangi]

I think it is important to mention (for those who may be inclined to do so) that mourning the loss of his toy line is not the right attitude to have. He helped revive the Battat collection and gave us a few more great sculpts in his final years. With the suffering he endured that is more than anyone could have asked for. His models were one of a kind for sure, but that's because he was.

[Simon]

Its a great loss for his family and for the dinosaur art world. He really fought the good fight, and, through his Terra line, managed to create some last great artwork for posterity.

Rest in peace Dan.  Your art and legacy live on.

[CityRaptor]

That is sad to read.

Rest in Peace, Dan LoRusso! May your legacy live on in your creations!

[laticauda]

Even though I do reviews for the DTB, I have never been that vocal on the forum, and only occasionally have I chatted with Dan.  Though I barley knew him,  he was always polite to me and was full of great stories and information.  I wish the best to his family, and to all who knew him. 

[Pachyrhinosaurus]

Very sad news.  I know many people who have been affected by cancer and no one deserves what he went through. He has been a role model for my own art and I hope others see him in the same light. He will be greatly missed.

[stargatedalek]

I would have liked to say something, but everything I would have has already been said more eloquently than I could have managed. He will be dearly missed, but he will live on in his art.

I wouldn't be concerned over the line, and who knows, perhaps his unreleased sculpts will come along some day to remind us all.

[Dobber]

Oh my God. He was staying so positive here I thought he was doing better. So sad. 

I'm so sorry for his family and friends, I know some here where close to him. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Chris

[Takama]

He was a dear friend to me, and i have kept secrets for him for the good of the line.   I saw the armatures of his Yutyrannus, Majungasaurus, and Plateosaurus.   Part of me wishes to show them here, but another part of me is reluctant because what if Battat has plans still?

[Concavenator]

Very shocking and unexpected news    It's a shame this incredible man and artist passed away.He was a genius.I do appreciate all the efforts he did,and,most of all,I do hope all the best to his family.Really sorry to hear this.

[stargatedalek]

He was a dear friend to me, and i have kept secrets for him for the good of the line.   I saw the armatures of his Yutyrannus, Majungasaurus, and Plateosaurus.   Part of me wishes to show them here, but another part of me is reluctant because what if Battat has plans still?

If you feel like these would jeopardize your integrity or the line in some way than I recommend you wait a few months or until you're comfortable before you share them.

[Dobber]

So sad. It was so inspiring seeing his never quit attitude that he put forth here on the forum. I had thought he was doing better. My sincerest condolences to his family and Friends. God Speed Dan, RIP.

Chris