I had the fortune of seeing him playing live in Mexico City a few years ago, and also could had a chat with him about Keiji Haino, live recordings of independent origin (like the one currently being seeded to dimeadozen), and music ending up on youtube... He was very gentle, funny, and was kind to anyone who approached him for any reason: Autographs or whatever (he signed my copy of "Musculus Trapezius", a record I really love, released by Lasse Marhaug through Pica Disk).
It is sad news indeed, and a huge loss.
