Oh god am so sorry to hear that. What a mensch. And man he really did glorious battle with his illness. Went out like a champ. My uncles died too early in my life, and Alex, who resembled one of them, was like a good sub for a while, always there at 6pm daily with his gracious and kind presence. Glad you could meet him.
And I was still playing the Dr No theme over and over on the piano. Now I switch to the Jeopardy! jingle. My spouse will go crazy.