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Kipple Community Member
Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 22
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject: Ridleyville R.I.P. |
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News shared today on the BladeZone Facebook page from Gary Willoughby. Fellow Blade Runner fan and collector, Geoff Hutchins, passed away on January 8th. Geoff was of course the owner of many, many Blade Runner props and collectables. Geoff is survived by his lovely wife Tracy, a son, and a daughter, and two grandchildren. R.I.P.
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Kipple Community Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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I did not know Geoff personally. We chatted a few times here and at BladeZone's Off-world Forums.
On this forum, he shared the fact that he had cancer. Back in March 2013, he wrote, "Don't really put a downer on things but have to say sharing does help. I just had a recurence of bowl cancer. First one in 2011 but came back with a vengeance a couple of months ago. They had to remove more large bowl, some small intestine, bladder and prostate. Things have gone well though so far and after nearly three weeks in hospital hope to go home on Monday. I am hoping the histology is also favourable as I desperately need to be in LA for what ever is going to be organised in 2019."
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
I do hope that his family will consider keeping his website online. If it's a matter of funding, I am sure we -- the Blade Runner community -- can raise the funds needed. I'd hate to see Ridleyville go the way of BRMovie -- off-line. (It's owner, David Caldwell, a.k.a. "Netrunner" passed away last February.)
I look forward to reading fellow forum member's reply to this post as we all remember Geoff -- "Ridleyville". |
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DreddRunner Community Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Very sad news. |
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Mr Webber Community Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Terrible news. It was always a highlight when Geoff posted a new addition to his incredible collection. My condolences to his family and friends.
Vale Ridleyville. |
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 2724 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'm very, very sad to read this terrible news...
I've been in direct contact with Geoff on some occasions in the past and he always had been very friendly and helpful... and I won't talk about his contributions to this place of course...
I also hope that his awesome BR collection will stay online...
My thoughts to his family and friends...
Fred _________________ THE FUTURE IS A THING OF THE PAST |
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photek Community Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:59 am Post subject: |
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a sweet man - you will be missed Geoff.
"the light that burns twice as bright ..." _________________ two legs bad, four legs good. |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Terrible news for his family and his family here on the board.
Condolences to his family. As some said, if funds are needed to keep the collection on line, I'm sure we'll find some kind of solution to make it happen.
Sad news |
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Nexus7 Community Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Very sad, indeed. |
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Kipple Community Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:50 am Post subject: |
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Geoff's son, Jamie, had this to say on BladeZone's Facebook page, in regards to the announcment on the news of his father's passing and the comments posted in reply.
"Thank you so much for doing this! I am immensely proud of my dad and I plan to continue displaying his collection for all to see. Thanks again." |
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BeastMaster Community Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:39 am Post subject: |
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Very sad news always shocked when I hear about a members passing here. R. I. P. Geoff. _________________ "F*ck it, it's just a movie. Let him worry about it" Harrison Ford |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Good news from his son Jaimie and his desire to still post/take care of his Father's collection. |
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jfuste Community Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news came thru Facebook to me, my condolences said yet but never enough to repeat here and there. Geoff was so nice he shared their pictures with me to be published in my never ending project BR book (some news about this in my thread). I've contacted his son Jaimie thru Facebook to give the only thing is possible, a warm hug and all my god feelings for him and the rest of family.
Seems like we are in a terrible epoch for the older guys here. But they never will be forgotten. I can't express better with words what I feel everytime this fact of life occurs between all of us.
In the eventually case funds are needed to maintain Geoff's site, I'll proud to help with my humble donation.
Ever with us Geoff! _________________
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andy Community Guide
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Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Geoff really was one of the nicest and most generous guys. His love of the film also inspired me. I am glad his legacy will live on through his son. I will very much miss him and his presence here.
Andy |
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panaflex Community Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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God speed. _________________ Hollywood is the only industry, even taking in soup companies, which does not have laboratories for the purpose of experimentation.
Orson Welles |
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bwade wanna Community Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Sad news indeed.
Hey, Geoff - hope Off World is a better place than this one... |
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Noeland Community Guide
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Wow. I always really liked him. He's going to be missed. _________________ I don't have enough blasters! |
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Art Deckard Community Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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I often admired and envied his wonderful BR collection.
He seemed a thoroughly decent chap. RIP. |
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Ki-Djowac Community Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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My condolences. Had the pleasure of meeting him at Antwerpcon 2014 and seeing a part of his very impressive collection. We talked about Blade Runner and his collection. Very nice guy. R.i.P. _________________
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