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Title: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: anevilgiraffe on 28 March 2025, 01:01:03 PM

Just seen on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gpBYGXcR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: HerbertTarkel on 28 March 2025, 01:28:12 PM

Saw that this morning on another site.

Truly sad, he was a nice guy above and beyond being a hobby legend.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Ragsta on 28 March 2025, 03:06:53 PM

Very sad. Fond memories of his era as WD editor.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Elbows on 29 March 2025, 01:01:49 AM

Sad to hear.  The only thing I'm glad of is that he was diagnosed early enough for his friends/family to understand what was coming and prepare accordingly.

I've been reading old White Dwarf articles and battle reports, and he was a stalwart in the 90's there.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Daeothar on 29 March 2025, 06:20:46 PM

RIP Mr Sawyer  :'(

I loved White Dwarf best back when he was running it.

I made bacon butties in his honour today...

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Storm Wolf on 29 March 2025, 06:28:21 PM

I tried to comment on this earlier, but found that I couldn't.
So, here goes.

There are no words, but I just hope that he is playing wargames, drinking ale and eating bacon butties in the wargames valhalla.

Farewell Mr. Sawyer "AKA Fat Bloke" it was an honour reading your versions of White Dwarf, in what was indeed the Golden Period of that magazine.

RIP

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: aliensurfer on 29 March 2025, 11:29:23 PM

A sad loss, I will always remember him being the White Dwarf editor, the bacon rolls, and the contributions to our great hobby. RIP Sir.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Dubbya on 30 March 2025, 11:35:49 AM

He really did sound like a fun bloke. Usually I'm sick of seeing the same social media reposts over and over, but it's been heart-warming the number of times I've seen people mention him.

I've been meaning to go on a 90s white dwarf binge, this may prompt it.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Easy E on 31 March 2025, 04:26:57 PM

Condolences to the family and friends. 

He seemed a top bloke.

Title: Re: Paul Sawyer has passed
Post by: Iain R on 31 March 2025, 10:57:02 PM

Very sad times.

The Dwarf was at its best with him at the helm, his passion for the fun of the hobby really shone through his articles, and while Warlord's range isn't something that interests me, I'm sure those there have also benefitted from his enthusiasm and humour.

I may paint a lone White Scar in tribute.