Clayton Hill passed away

[thxleo]

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/327...e-clayton-hill

[Trancelikestate]

not cool. first Karl, then Clayton.

[Monrozombi]

wow, i wish this wasn't true. RIP in my friend

[capncnut]

I know death comes a-bangin' on all our doors at some point but it still don't ease the sting when it affects someone you respect/love. Clayton seemed like a lovely bloke and this is deeply saddening to hear. Thoughts go out to Sharon and family. RIP.

[Danny Terror]

Oh my god I just heard about this .... I swear my heart is heavy right now. I met Clayton in Texas along with his wife Sharon awhile back and he stands out as one of the coolest people I ever met, period. He promised that we would "Ride the escalator together" one day..... RIP Dude. I'll see you when I get there.

[Yojimbo]

Damned sad news, actually makes me want to cry. I first met Clayton and Sharon at Comicon 04, and they were the nicest folks you could ever hope to meet. I recently had been planning to get in touch with Clayton to see if he could give me information regarding the DOTD M-16 prop I had acquirred. Since he had been the arms master during the DOTD shoot, I had hoped to get some info on the piece. Sadly, I dragged my heels after I got his contact info and now it is just too late. Knowing how courteous and helpful Mr. Hill was, I was certain that he would have been willing to provide me with info. My deepest and heartfelt condolences go to his family, and in particular to Sharon, the ghoul nurse. Mr. Clayton Hill, Rest In Peace! EDIT: I stepped away for a moment and just had to return to this thread. I cannot even begin to describe the sadness that the news of Clayton Hill's stroke and passing brings to me. I know that I am not alone on this, and I hope that it provides some measure of comfort to Sharon and Clayton's family that he will be sorely missed by so many people.

[MikePizzoff]

Sadly, I never attended any conventions he was at and never got to meet him and experience how great of a person he really is. RIP.

[bassman]

Never met him, but his zombie stood out on my very first viewing of Dawn. And in a good way.....unlike some others.

[MinionZombie]

Nothing more to say really.

[Doc]

Sadly, I never attended any conventions he was at and never got to meet him and experience how great of a person he really is. RIP. Same. Out of all of the ghouls in 'Dawn' he was one of the few I would have loved to meet most.

[DubiousComforts]

Goddamn, I miss him already. Update: Found the obituary but no guest book to leave condolences yet. From Kyra's blog: (Sorry for posting a photo that includes stupid me, but it's a great photo of Clayton. He was a genuine guy.)

[Yojimbo]

Goddamn, I miss him already. Update: Found the obituary but no guest book to leave condolences yet. I too found the obit, but you beat me to posting. No online condolence feature yet. Condolences can be sent directly to: Lee & Martin Funeral Home 73 Highland Ave Burgettstown, PA 15021 Floral Arrangements can be sent for the service on Friday, 7/31/09 to: Eldersville United Methodist Church 15 Church Rd Burgettstown, PA 15021-2015 (724) 947-2598

[DubiousComforts]

I too found the obit, but you beat me to posting. No online condolence feature yet. Condolences can be sent directly to: Lee & Martin Funeral Home 73 Highland Ave Burgettstown, PA 15021 Thanks, Yojimbo. Floral arrangements can probably be sent to the funeral home for the viewing, as well, and they will usually forward the arrangements to the service. Maybe we should take up a collection for an arrangement on behalf of HPOTD and DAWN fans everywhere.

[Danny Terror]

I'm in financial ruin, but will throw down a Sawbuck.

[Yojimbo]

Thanks, Yojimbo. Floral arrangements can probably be sent to the funeral home for the viewing, as well, and they will usually forward the arrangements to the service. Maybe we should take up a collection for an arrangement on behalf of HPOTD and DAWN fans everywhere. Some funeral homes may take flowers for the visitation, but the family may have to pay a transportation service to have those flowers brought to the church for the service, which is why we usually recommend the flowers go directly to the memorial service. Either way, it is nice to show the family that they are in your thoughts. I would love to contribute to an arrangement being sent either place if this is going to happen. Good thinking, Dubious!