Sorry for your loss, Jeff.

Sorry for your loss.

Jeff Gerstmann is my hero. Thanks for making this website, which has brought nothing but fun into my life.

Sorry, dude :( Hang in there. We're with you.

So tragic. I hope Jeff knows he can take whatever time he needs. Folks will understand.

We're all with you in this difficult time, Jeff.

Sorry for your loss Jeff :(

Really sorry to hear Jeff, hope you're doing alright.

Jeff, you've been an endless source of entertainment to me since I was in middle school. You're hilarious and informative and I hope to be half as cool as you are someday.

Jeff, do whatever you need to do to deal with this.

Giant Bomb and everyone involved with it, from staff to guests to engineers, have brought so much happiness and joy and laughs into the lives of so many people. There are a very select few who can say they've been the driving force behind something as influential as this, but you're one of them. Without you, a lot of people would be in a very dark place, not to mention they'd be horribly misinformed about the games industry as a whole.

Just know that we, as a community, are here to help you handle this if you need us to be. Like other people have said, it's hard to express how much we want to give back to you in your time of need, considering that what you've done has helped us in ours, but just know that everyone here wishes you the best.

Thank you for making me laugh, and more importantly, for making me think. I wish you the best, Jeff.

I'm so sorry, Jeff. My sincerest condolences to you and the rest of your family.

God be with you and your family in this tragic time, Jeff. I hope his passing was peaceful. Considering how his son turned out, I've no doubt he was a remarkable man.

I know his dad has had some health issues in the past couple of years, still it doesn't lessen the blow. I hope he passed peacefully and that Jeff was able to get some time with him near the end. I know he has been gone a bit recently, not sure if it was work or family.

Once again this community shows how awesome it really is. We're all here for ya Jeff.

I was just about to mail you something really stupid, Jeff, but I'll wait a little bit with that.

You have my heartfelt condolences.

@darkbeatdk: I think something really stupid would probably cheer him up.

So sorry to hear that Jeff. Condolences to you and yours, we all love you man!

Sorry to hear the news, Jeff. Condolences go out to you and your family.

That's terrible, my condolences.

My thoughts go out to you and your family, Jeff.

My thoughts go out to you Jeff.

I had a feeling something was up because Jeff usually says why he's out of the office before he's actually out of the office. Really fucking sucks that it was something like this... I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thoughts and prayers to Jeff and his family . . . these lines have always struck me in a positive way during hard times, hope it helps Jeff and whomever else . . .

"Life is real! Life is earnest!

And the grave is not its goal;

Dust thou art, to dust returnest,

Was not spoken of the soul."

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I had written a long thing about how Jeff might be my role model and/or hero, that he seems to have his shit figured out at such a level that we would all be lucky to be even close to. Ended up deleting it cause it felt too wanky, but know that the sentiment is there.

Nothing can help such a loss but time and love. Lean on those around you as this is one of those times when we are reminded how much family really means. Remember the face of your father, to quote a favourite book of mine. A man I don't know but who I am sure, like many fathers, did his level best to ensure you had a life safe from harm, hate and malice.

Sending love.

Fuck.

My heart goes out to you and yours Jeff. Thanks for everything you do and have done for us and the games community as a whole.

Take care.

Jeff, you are the coolest dude I have never met. Losing a dad is rough, take the time you need.

"As a child hated running out of rupees in The Legend of Zelda so much that when he went to bed his father would secretly load up his save and collect rupees for him."

This sucks ... I lost my dad when I was 16, I know the feeling. My condolences Jeff :(

To Jeff and the Gerstmann family, my condolences.

Thoughts are with you Jeff.

I've always admired Jeff for his love of the absurd, creativity, and natural professionalism. Sorry to hear about his father.

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss, Jeff. I hope you and your family are together and alright. Sending love your way.

It's a pain we never get over, but we do learn to live with. Best of luck to you in getting there. Take all the time you need.

Much love to you, Jeff and your family.

Sorry for your loss, Jeff.

I'm so sorry, Jeff. My condolences to your family. Please take care of yourself and be good to yourself, that can be hard to do when the world gets turned upside down. As others have said here better than I could, you have given us so much, and helped a lot of us along when we were having bad days or downright bleak ones. We wish we could give you something back to help you, something equivalent to what you've given us! Hopefully this thread can brighten your day a bit.

Jeff, you're actually the best. I'm sure your dad knew what a great son he had, and I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss, Jeff.

Sorry for your loss, Jeff. My thoughts are with you.

Sorry for your loss.

I can't imagine there's much I can say that hasn't already been said, just... I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family. Wish there was some way I could harness all the laughter you've brought me and send it back to you. Love you lots, Jeff.

Rough stuff bud. My old man had two heart attacks and is still amongst us. When My Uncle died (His Older Brother), I helped console my cousins. I lost my shit later and just held my Dad. I realized very recently that could have been me crying constantly while playing cards because you are so sad you can't talk. Since that happened I talked to my Dad at least once a week, if not 3-4. I have recently not done that because of a fight I got into with my Sister (I'm fucking 36 and My younger sister is still fucking with me fml). I need to fix that.

To everyone else that might read this. Hold your loved ones close. You never know when they will suddenly just be gone. And I mean Gone. I've lost friends before, but it's devastating.

Sorry to hear the sad news Jeff, the Giant Bomb community is thinking about you and your family.

My condolences, Jeff. May your father rest in peace, and best wishes to you and your family for experiencing the loss of a loved one so dear to you.

Aw, man. Thoughts and prayers.

Jeff is amazing and his family by proxy. I'm sad to hear this news :(

My heart goes out to him.

The thing that got me through my Mother's funeral the most was a few drinks with my friends. We got pretty rowdy and gave her a proper send off. I hope that however you are feeling Jeff, you have people around you who know what you need. My deepest condolences.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Jeff. Stay strong.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and your family. Take as much time off as you need from work. The rest of the GB crew are in good hands.