I am sure that many people, particularly in the Queer community of the Bay Area, know Eric Rofes, who has been a prolific author and commentator on Queer Politics and Sex & Politics issues for many years. He was a professor at Humboldt State University, but lived in the Castro.
You will be shocked to learn that Eric died suddenly yesterday in Provincetown where he was spending time writing. He apparently had a heart attack. His partner Crispin Hollins is on his way there now, and all of us who are friends of theirs and have known Eric and his work are deeply shocked and saddened at his passing- he had just had his 50th birthday.
Thanks to those who sent links here (Thanks Little) and and here (Thanks Cambridgemac). I hurriedly put this up - my partner had just called me with the news, and we are both in shock so I didn't take time to find links- I am grateful to those who did.