RIP: str0ke of milw0rm.com

** update **

See anon's comment below.

http://twitter.com/str0ke/status/5422531377

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I first heard the sad news from Michael on the Full-disclosure mailing list.

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Micheal Turner wrote:
We are mourning a good friend today. I first begun talking to str0ke when I started publishing exploit codes onto this mailing list, he would always be polite and friendly in his emails. I got to know him over the years and am saddened by his departure, he contributed to the exploit scene and hacking subculture in a huge way. The last time I talked with him I asked him if I could interview him for my blog, he laughed and said he should be interviewing the exploit writers since he didnt do anything. That was str0ke and str0ke did alot, he always fought for the rights of the exploit developers and his website was the bread and butter of many a hackers day. He will sadly be missed by many people, hackers & friends.

At least now we can post exploits without that damn // milw0rm.com comment being added to the end!!! I joke, this code is dedicated to you str0ke. R.I.P my friend.

And eventually found an article from a blogspot blog with more details. Here's BL4CK's post:

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - Str0ke @ Milworm's Funeral is This Friday

Many of us have wondered where str0ke has been and why milw0rm has not been updated in a good while. I recently was informed that str0ke has been hospitalized due to a strange condition with his heart, which he has had since he was a child.

Sadly....

I've just received information that str0ke @ milw0rm has passed away due to cardiac arrest early this morning at 9:23 AM. We @ blacksecurity are deeply saddened by the loss of a good hearted friend.

We wish nothing but blessing to his wife and 4 children.

RIP str0ke 1974-04-29 - 2009-11-03 09:23

Always seems the good people are the first to go. May peace be with you and your family, str0ke. You'll be missed...

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