Alan Coil: 1955-2010
We’ve just gotten word that Lewis “Alan” Coil, a regular commenter here at ComicMix and at many other websites, died last Friday, April 30, 2010 from an apparent
heart attack at the age of 55.
Paul Shiple posted the notification on Harlan Ellison’s web board. “I wish I could speak more of what a great friend he was to
me and my family, to me and all of my friends but I don’t have it in me
at this time. He is greatly missed by many.”
He was well known to many in the Ohio fan community, and was a regular at Mid-Ohio Con.
“Alan was also a frequent commenter over at at www.michaeldavisworld.com,” noted Mike Gold, ComicMix editor-in-chief and michaeldavisworld.com weekly columnist. “His observations and comments were witty and informative which just the right amount of fringy attitude that we find in the best bloggers. This news hits me like a ton of bricks, and I’m truly saddened by his passing.”
ComicMix extends its love and sympathy to Alan’s friends and family. He will be missed.
Sad news indeed. Gone too soon and too suddenly.
In my short time as a blogger here on comicmix, Alan's been one to support me with his comments. There's little better feeling one has when blogging, than having someone pay attention to you and comment on your articles. Alan will be missed, and my personal sympathies go out to his family.
WAY to soon. I'm really going to miss Alan.
Really sorry to hear this.
I really only knew Alan from his comments here and on Michael Davis World. But from those, you can tell that he was a smart, well read, funny and kind man. I didn't really know him well and now I'm sorry that I won't get the chance.
I only had a few brief exchanges with Alan, over on Tony Isabella's board. He always seemed good natured, even when we disagreed. My condolences to his family and friends on this sad occasion.