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Sad news
Anthony Bradbury passed away peacefully on 1st January 2024. Requiescat in pace. Davidelit (Talk) 09:23, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
- This is...upsetting to read, to say the least. Anthony Bradbury was my RfA nominator almost 17 years ago. He and I messaged over the years and I have him on Facebook. I'm saddened to hear that we've lost such a kind and honorable man from the world and Misplaced Pages. I know I will miss him. Davidelit, thank you for sharing this so the community knows and can remember Tony. Acalamari 11:40, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
- RIP – DreamRimmer (talk) 13:12, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- Sad news, Tony is a name I remember well from when I was learning the ropes here all those years ago. A valuable contributor lost. RIP. – filelakeshoe (t / c) 🐱 14:32, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- Tony passed his RfA just days after me, and together with editors like you, Acalamari, was a huge part in the progression of Misplaced Pages in the relatively early days. His name was one of those that you would see doing so much to help and mentor new editors, solve disputes and above all, create some very important content. His death, which will create an enormous void for his family and friends, also creates an enormous empty space here on Misplaced Pages. Dr Nick Birse (talk) 20:05, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
- Rest in peace, Tony, and thank you for your contributions to Misplaced Pages. Best wishes to his family and loved ones. Softlavender (talk) 15:24, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- RIP, I didn't know him well at all, but it's sad to lose a prolific editor and an admin. It seems he was a steady hand here for many years, and for that he deserves our thanks. Graham87 (talk) 16:41, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- RIP. Toadette 17:35, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- RIP, and thank you very much for your service to the project, Tony. — Amakuru (talk) 12:17, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- Rest in Peace Tony. Your service to the project was invaluable. SoWhy 14:26, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- I pray to God to give peace to his soul.~~ αvírαm|(tαlk) 14:58, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- Very saddening to hear this, he was a great admin. My thoughts and prayers are sent to his family. ChrisWx 🌀 (talk - contribs) 22:30, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- I remember Anthony Bradbury’s name well from when I first started editing here, and I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. We’ve not only lost a valuable contributor, but also a kind human being. The project will feel different without him, and he will certainly be missed. Rest in peace, Tony. :-( Patient Zero 05:00, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
- Rest in peace, Anthony. You will be missed. Pichpich (talk) 22:23, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
- Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to family and friends. A very solid and useful figure on WP over many years. Johnbod (talk) 00:07, 8 January 2024 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages obituary
Anthony's Misplaced Pages obituary in the deceased Wikipedians subpages can be found here. Feel free to contribute to it if you feel so inclined. Graham87 (talk) 17:06, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
- Fixed the link. Harrias 17:21, 6 January 2024 (UTC)