I do not know him personally, neither have I ever gotten an impression of what he was like as a person. I am not very experienced in this community and don't know many of the composers who work here.
But I cried.
I cried when I heard of his death and heard his music shortly after that.
The pieces he has composed are some of the most beautiful and well made pieces of art I have ever heard.
I have to thank him for his music and I wish him all the best, wherever he is now.
We will miss you.