In honor of Joe’s memory, Lucca Comics has announced the creation of the Joe Dever Award. Per Sommerlund e per i Ramas!

For those of us who wanted to donate to charity in Joe’s honor, his family announced in a recent Facebook post the charity that they ask us to support: Cancer Research UK. We encourage all who feel so inclined to show your gratitude and support.

For Joe, for Sommerlund and the Kai!

Here’s another obituary for Joe by Darren Pearce and Games Expo.

I thought I would post a couple obituaries for Joe Dever. If you know of any others, please share them in the comments.

• Obituary in East London and West Essex Guardian
• Obituariy in The Telegraph (here’s an image of the article)

Dear friends,

It is with heavy heart that I must bear sad news to you. Joe Dever’s family have confirmed that the Grand Master has passed away after a brave and private ten-year battle with illness.

More than mere entertainment, he and his works have graced so many of our lives with an example of honor and goodness that has earned our loyalty, even 30 years after the publication of the first Lone Wolf gamebook, Flight from the Dark. Though his life and his quest have come to an end, his legacy will endure.

May his family and friends receive comfort in the hours and days ahead. May Ishir and Kai receive the stalwart warrior into their bosom.

For Sommerlund and the Kai!

Jonathan Blake
Project Aon