gnat writes "If you were at the Pittsburgh YAPCs in 1999 or 2000, you probably met Frank Willison, the O'Reilly editor-in-chief. Unfortunately, Frank had a massive heart attack on Monday morning, and died suddenly at the office. We're all still stunned, and we're spreading the word to those who knew Frank. If you knew him, spare him a thought today. He was one of the funniest, kindest, and most honest people I've ever met. He really raised the bar for everyone in publishing, and he leaves a big gap in the world behind him."
