ReX Posted August 28, 2008 Espi (Esa Repo), one of DooM's most respected mappers, has epithelioid sarcoma on his arm. This is a rare type of cancer, and is virtually untreatable. He reported that he was going to have surgery to remove his arm last Friday. This is terrible news in general, of course, but it strikes a blow to the DooM community - as a result of his surgery Espi will not be able to work on his computer (at least for quite a while) and will not be able to continue with his DooM mapping endeavors. Join me in wishing Espi the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. 0 Share this post Link to post
Khorus Posted August 28, 2008 That's sad news indeed. :( Hope for the best. 0 Share this post Link to post
kristus Posted August 28, 2008 ReX said:but it strikes a blow to the DooM community - as a result of his surgery Espi will not be able to work on his computer (at least for quite a while) and will not be able to continue with his DooM mapping endeavors. Yeah, because that's something we care about right now? Espi: I hope you get well fast and not let this pull you down. 0 Share this post Link to post
Dutch Doomer Posted August 28, 2008 Ah man this sucks, get well soon Espi :( 0 Share this post Link to post
Patrick Posted August 28, 2008 Please let espi know that I wish him the best luck and a speedy recovery cancer is a terrible thing, and I think this just gives me one more reason to quit smoking 0 Share this post Link to post
Death-Destiny Posted August 28, 2008 Aww :( That's certainly not good news. I wish Espi the best with his operation and recovery. 0 Share this post Link to post
Creaphis Posted August 28, 2008 Oh man. I really hope he pulls through. I'm sadder for the man than for the maps, though those are another great loss. 0 Share this post Link to post
Stupid Bunny Posted August 28, 2008 My grandmother is going through treatment for a fast-growing cancer in the brain...we are seriously hoping it succeeds in putting the cancer down. Anyway, I hope everything goes well for Espi. It is too bad that he can no longer map, but as long as he can recover and continue to live well then the maps are a small matter. 0 Share this post Link to post
myk Posted August 28, 2008 Wow, that really sucks. And at such a young age... 0 Share this post Link to post
Xenaero Posted August 28, 2008 I dearly hope that it hasn't spread past his arm. I can't imagine how it would be to just lose use of your arm, and even the whole limb. Being on a computer is not even an issue compared to some routine tasks in one's day that most of us consider easy, will now possibly become difficult and frustrating for him. Espi, I wish you the best in recovering from this. Good luck! 0 Share this post Link to post
Coopersville Posted August 28, 2008 That really, really sucks. Hurry and get well. 0 Share this post Link to post
Kyka Posted August 28, 2008 All the best Espi. Keep your spirits up. Will pray for you. 0 Share this post Link to post
40oz Posted August 28, 2008 omg Espi has to be one of the greatest doom mappers ever, I REALLY hope everything turns out for the best in the end. 0 Share this post Link to post
Cupboard Posted August 28, 2008 That's really a terrible situation. Hoping for a speedy recovery. 0 Share this post Link to post
The Green Herring Posted August 28, 2008 Oh, shit. I can't imagine what it must be like to have only one arm... Best of luck to Espi... Get well soon. 0 Share this post Link to post
CODOR Posted August 28, 2008 Well that certainly sucks. Hope it kicks the cancer out for good, though... 0 Share this post Link to post
DeumReaper Posted August 28, 2008 Sorry to hear that; I hope everything's well in the coming days. 0 Share this post Link to post
The Lag Posted August 28, 2008 i wish espi well. here's to a speedy recovery and strength in the coming days. 0 Share this post Link to post
Mechadon Posted August 28, 2008 Oh no...Espi ;_; I wish you the best of luck bud. Get well soon! 0 Share this post Link to post
SYS Posted August 28, 2008 Wishes of wellness to you Epsi. As many as I can possibly offer. 0 Share this post Link to post
EarthQuake Posted August 28, 2008 No, not Espi... :( I hope he pulls through, and if he does that he is able to function without his arm. This really sucks bad... 0 Share this post Link to post
TimeOfDeath Posted August 28, 2008 ouch :// Get well Get well soon We wish you to get well 0 Share this post Link to post
fraggle Posted August 28, 2008 This is really bad news. Espi is one of the most talented mappers that we have. I really hope he gets well soon. 0 Share this post Link to post
Use Posted August 28, 2008 Of all the bullshit in the world...get well soon 0 Share this post Link to post
lupinx-Kassman Posted August 28, 2008 Damn that fucking blows. I hope you get better real soon. Don't let this bog you down. ReX said:but it strikes a blow to the DooM community - as a result of his surgery Espi will not be able to work on his computer (at least for quite a while) and will not be able to continue with his DooM mapping endeavors. Screw doom. I'm sure he has much more important things on his mind then doom at the moment. 0 Share this post Link to post
Use Posted August 28, 2008 lupinx-Kassman said:Screw doom. I'm sure he has much more important things on his mind then doom at the moment. Eh yeah but this is how most of us here know Espi is through his art, so it's kinda important too. 0 Share this post Link to post
Scuba Steve Posted August 29, 2008 This is really unfortunate, but I agree with Use. Espi has created some of the most beautiful works for Doom, and this community knows him best through his contributions. Of course we wish him the best and put his personal interests above our want for his works... but that doesn't mean we also can't be sad to lose his wonderful contributions for the mean time. I hope everything turns out the best it can, Espi :( 0 Share this post Link to post