Prospero - Sad News

[robertlouis]

Hi All, this is a brief return as the bearer of sad news. Prospero, who graced these pages for so long with his wit, compassion and wisdom,passed away earlier this week after a brave and painful battle with cancer. I'm thankful to HA for being the portal for the close friendship that he and I enjoyed in the last few years, and I know that those of you who had dealings with him either on the boards or in person will remember him fondly. I've lost a very dear friend and I will miss him more than I can say.

[gaiseric]

I will also remember his friendship over the years. A nice guy. RIP Prospero

[Plaything]

Very, very sad news. In the short period we overlapped here, he was always very kind.

Will raise a glass.

R.I.P.

Slainte.

[JenniferParisHusband]

Good man, gone too soon. R.I.P. Prospero.

[fab]

OMG !! That is such sad news. He was a legend on the TS forums, especially here on HA. He gave me really good advice over the past 10 years or so. R.I.P. Prospero

Hopefully you are with the angels & maybe a few of them might be hung. :sadcry

[legalman58]

Very sad news

I had the pleasure of a good friendship with Richard

He was a kind, generous, good man and I , and many others, will miss his wisdom and advice a great deal

RIP

[GroobySteven]

Thanks for the update Robert Louis.
Prospero and I talked when he first found out - and a few times since. Although I never got a chance to meet him, as a moderator on this board (and before) I respected and really liked him a lot, and it's a shame were never able to get together for that drink we'd promised (I'm still holding you to a drink up North, RL - and we'll have a toast to Prospero).

As long time moderator to the board, I think a permanent post on Fallen Angels & Lost Devils (http://grooby.com/groobysteven/steven/apply-tg-model-grooby-2015.html) is in order.

RIP - and thank you for everything.

[peejaye]

I had the pleasure of receiving personal messages from him "time to time" offering advice and asking me of my adventures with certain girls, I felt I knew him although never meeting him, sad news indeed and condolences to his family......RIP old chap.

[Jericho]

Rip.

[darkrose2000]

Rest in peace.

I knew him in person and met him - very nice and intelligent man.

[Aran_carter]

I was wondering why I haven't seen a post from Prospero for the past few weeks.
Great guy, enjoyed his comments and quick wit!
RIP

[youngblood61]

So sorry to hear R.I.P.

[alpha2117]

Very sad news

[martin48]

Very sadly missed - a free and liberal spirit

[top4bigbutt]

Damn...R.I.P. mate

[flabbybody]

He always dealt with everything with sensitivity and wit.
he is sorely missed. my condolences to his loved ones and friends

[jameshargreaves]

R.I.P to the legend that is and was Prospero

[trish]

I’m so very sorry, Robert, that you lost a dear friend. My heartfelt sympathies to all readers who knew Prospero and enjoyed his wit, his insight and his kind yet just moderation. I never met Prospero, but he wrote in such a way that I feel I knew and loved him. I sadly felt his absence in these boards when he left. Now I mourn his loss anew, and with a deeper sadness.

[Nikka]

Prospero invited me for lunch in notting hill , then he visited me in the flat I rented back in 2011 on Earls Court, then I met him again with RedVex in Westmister
he promissed me to help me getting phone numbers to rent a cheaper flat, and after couple of weeks he delivered, he was always interested in helping and always a gentleman

R.I.P. Prospero

[EZWind]

...deepest sympathies to all his family and friends
....always enjoyed his posts....the man was a class act all the way

[StreaMER]

RIP Prospero

P.S. There's a Prospero on FlyerTalk forums (Aviation forum), pretty legendary member there too and a moderator. I always assumed they're the same person as they had similarities including living in London. The other Prospero is online on FlyerTalk right now, so they're not the same person.

[ymale]

Sad news.

The knowledge he imparted on this forum is still in use today, despite him not being on here for a while.

RIP

[Bobzz]

Sad news indeed. Bright guy with a keen wit and arguably one of the best screen names on HA. Always had something to say that was worth listening to.

RIP Prospero

Now my charms are all o'erthrown,
And what strength I have's mine own,
Which is most faint: now, 'tis true,
I must be here confined by you,
Or sent to Naples. Let me not,
Since I have my dukedom got
And pardon'd the deceiver, dwell
In this bare island by your spell;
But release me from my bands
With the help of your good hands:
Gentle breath of yours my sails
Must fill, or else my project fails,
Which was to please. Now I want
Spirits to enforce, art to enchant,
And my ending is despair,
Unless I be relieved by prayer,
Which pierces so that it assaults
Mercy itself and frees all faults.
As you from crimes would pardon'd be,
Let your indulgence set me free.

- Prospero's epilogue from The Tempest - W. Shakespeare

[irvin66]

Rest in peace.

[karaffa]

Good man, RIP Prospero..

[Boomerang Man]

Very sad to hear this news. RIP Prospero and deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

[Laphroaig]

Sad news indeed. R.I.P.

[Falling]

Rip...

[krissy4u]

Had our differences but the loss is felt. Rest In Peace.

[tscelinepreop]

Bless him, had the pleasure of his Company last Summer ,such a gentle and genuine man full of compassion and blessed with a keen intelligence .Very sad to hear the news of such an early death .My thoughts are with his close friends and family .i will miss you and your HAT xx R.I.P

[nysprod]

I learned a lot from him by reading his posts...he will be remembered.

[llemming]

Am sorry to hear of Prospero's passing. My sympathies to all his friends and loved ones.
Cancer... YOU SUCK!

[Wendy Summers]

Damn. Prospero was a good one. You'll be missed!

#poursoneout

[rodinuk]

I started off as a member of Prospero's Yahoo UK Transgendered reviews group back in 2007. With the limitations of the format and frustration with the lack of reviews being posted he urged migration to this place so I followed suit with many others and joined HA.

His genuine enthusiasm and love for t-girls always shone through and when I became a moderator he was supportive and guided me along whilst I found my feet.

As a prolific poster his myriad avatar choices were intriguing and the Heath Robinson drawing below is one he used himself and I post it by way of a tribute to the man - a doff of the cap if you will.


Sadly missed.855271

Rest in peace Prospero

[buttslinger]

... Prospero, ... graced these pages for so long with his wit, compassion and wisdom,...

Amen to that, brother.

[lifeisfiction]

This was unexpected. My condolences to his family and friends. This board won't be the same.

[Bigdunc]

R.i.p

[Gillian]

Sad news ...

[robertlouis]

I'll look forward to that drink, Steven. There will be a memorial service for Prospero which I plan to attend. And while you'll understand that it wouldn't be appropriate to be open about his involvement here, I'll be proud to take everyone's good wishes with me.

[nobbynorm]

I only joined as he left these forums but his stature shone through with his writing for all to see. Sorry I never had the chance to know him better. RIP Prospero.

[suttonporksword]

Very sorry to hear. Often the voice of calm and always well informed he was missed from the day he left these pages.

[giovanni_hotel]

Shocked. A truly compassionate, thoughtful, kaleidoscopic intellect on this board.

Prospero really classed this place up.lol

Gone too soon and his presence will never be replaced on this board.
My condolences to his family and close loved ones.
RIP.

[jameshargreaves]

Well put Celona. Chris

[Ecstatic]

RIP Prospero. Sad tidings, but thanks for all you brought to this forum and into people's lives.

[Dino Velvet]

I've been gone from the board but I kept in touch with Prospero as best I could. I lost contact with him and was preparing for the eventual news. I'm glad the man is at peace. He was a very tolerant, free-spirit who enjoyed life and people and, on the time he spent on this Earth, lived a full life of adventure many people would envy. Rest in peace to my old board buddy. He'll be missed by many.

[svin_renigoth]

Sorry to hear about his passing. In the relatively short time I've been here, I've heard nothing but great things from other forum members about him and his character. My condolences to those who knew him personally.

[runningdownthatdream]

Terrible news. Unlike RL I never had the pleasure of meeting Prospero in person but we did exchange a few PMs and interacted in various threads and I certainly hoped one day to be able to attend one of his proposed get-togethers in London-town. I thoroughly enjoyed his skirmishes with Stavros over film and music and literature even if I did not always agree with him. I'll raise a glass to him and watch some of his recommended movies to honour him.

HA is a lesser place without him.

[scottnapx]

R.i.p.

[Jimmy W]

May you rest in peace, Prospero.

[betts]

My condolences to family and friends.

[blixter]

I never met Propsero and only exchanged a few PM's but even the slightest acquaintance gave you the distinct impression of a wise soul. He will be missed by many and is a sad loss.

[fred41]

A caring and intelligent gentleman...RIP

[shaffire]

So sad I remember his yahoo group many years ago. He always came across as a fair guy and his reviews and recommendations were always on point. Such a shame we never got to meet R.I.P hun xx

[Steve-Oh]

I'm sorry he lost the fight.
He was definitely a cool guy.
My sympathies to his family & those close to him.

[ed_jaxon]

I considered him a friend on here and was always hoping to hoist a pint someday.

RIP brother Prospero.

[LI SEAN08]

I hate to hear anyone loos their battle to a disease like cancer. Never had any connection with Prospero, and read some of his posts of course over here from NY, but Im sending my thoughts of sadness as well!

[Stavros]

My thanks to RobertLouis as the bearer of sad timings. Prospero told me about his condition shortly before he left the board, and I admit I was shocked, he had so many more years in which to live and love. I found him to be a man of complete integrity with a love of music, literature and obviously film. He was inquisitive and kind, compassionate and creative. We exchanged some robust posts on politics, the arts and of course film, but there was also information and humour. It turns out that although he was younger than me we both went to the same Miles Davis concert when Davis appeared -once- at the Apollo in London in the 1970s. I never met Prospero but I always felt we we shared the same interests even if we disgreed on the details, as do most of us anyway. There was no animosity between us and I extend my condolences to his family and friends.
We have lost a powerful voice; another tree from the wood.

[flabbybody]

thoroughly enjoyed reading Prospero and Stavros exchanging thoughts on the great issues of the day

[gottatryit]

When I needed some help - he offered it - I guess that's just the sort of guy he was
RIP Prospero
G

[LexusFire]

A man with an opinion and view on most subjects, had a eloquant way of reciting the verse and had the ability to think out side the box.
Communication was always a joy with such an intrepid mind.
He was missed when he left, and now he will always be fondly remembered.
Cheers Prospero

[Janos12]

i am very sad to hear the news. It turned out Prospero and I knew each other from many years ago and it was strange how we both took an interest in the TS world. We met a few times over the past couple of years and it was fun comparing notes as it turned out we had similar interests that we had not known about before. He was a kind, intelligent, thoughtful and gentle man who has gone from this life far too soon and will be sorely missed by many.

[red-cyberman]

RIP Prospero. My condolences to his family and friends.

[up_for_it]

This is terrible news- I always enjoyed Prospero's posts, and I felt he was one of the pillars of this forum's community. He'll be greatly missed, but I'm sure he's now residing with the real Hung Angels.

[tsadriana]

Im shocked ,real shocked,Condoleances to his family and friends.Such a nice guy and a big loss for HungAngels forum...You will be missed my Dear friend R.(Prospero).

[broncofan]

When Prospero said he was not going to be posting for health reasons it stood to reason he was not well. I did not know what he was afflicted with but I vainly hoped he would recover and be back. He was a very decent man, with a conscience, and many useful insights to share. It's not just that his presence will be missed here...the knowledge that he has passed away is painful because he was such a good guy. RIP.

[SheWantsTheD]

I remember Prospero. Reading his posts I could see that he was a deep and free thinker. He was a philosopher.

[SurreyBttm]

Rip.

[nausicaa]

Very sad news. 1st encountered one of of the old Yahoo TS groups - and then moved over here. Always thoughtful on an internet that is often prone to hysteria. Rest in peace.

[wubwub]

Sad, sad news. Enjoy your freedom, Prospero.

[Athena_Addams]

this is so sad

[BCE_1981]

RIP Prospero.

[sukumvit boy]

Such a rare combination of intelligence , wit , wisdom and experience as I have encountered only a few times in my time on this planet . I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to interact with him on these pages.
It's wonderful to see the outpouring of similar feelings by old board members and friends who took the time and returned to this forum to pay their respects.

As already mentioned by others , these are the amazing people that drew me to this board to begin with and among those Prospero will always be #1.


RIP , Prospero .

[pantybulge69]

shocking and so very saddening news. Life is so short and so precious. My condolences and prayers to his loved ones.
Rest In Peace, Prosperos.

[bimale69]

Rest in peace.

[nylust]

Sad news. His legacy is alive and well on HA where a lot of pervy fun people will continue having a good time in his name. Let's all hit it and post a review in Prospero's honor.

[tarot]

The man was an inspiration .RIP ..Prospero

[maxpower]

So sad to hear this news, and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Robert. Thank you for coming back to let us all know. Prospero was an intelligent, thoughtful and cultured man, and I always made it a point to read his posts. He will be greatly missed. RIP.

[bigpapi81]

May his soul rest in peace

[TSMichelleAustin]

What a great guy! Was always kind to me and loved all the girls here. He showed so much respect for us ladies. He will be missed.

[jonnie64]

Damn. Cancer sucks ass. RIP Prospero.

[luvhungangels]

May He rest in peace !

[Deimos]

Damn... the man will be missed. RIP

[rockboy]

Very upsetting news. A true gentleman and wonderful free spirit. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad and difficult time. You will be missed old friend.

Was going to visit a TS next week.. will donate the money to a cancer charity instead.

[naresuan]

Shockingly sad news. RIP and God Bless

[uchetal]

My condolences. My he Rest In Peace

[Yvonne183]

I will be honest, I didn't always like Prospero or what he had to say. I had some heated debates with him at times. But this doesn't mean that I shouldn't give my condolences to his friends and family, for them, I am sorry for their loss. And even though I didn't see eye to eye with Prospero, he did have a knowledge of things, a knowledge of words and experience that I did find intriguing.

I know most on this forum are not religious, but I am and I will say a prayer for Prospero's soul. I hope he is in a nice place, a place to be free.

So, good bye Prospero. You might not have known it but I did find our encounters interesting.


PS-Hi Robert Louis, sad to see you again under these circumstances.

[msharrow]

I exchanged a couple of emails with him-was a decent man. He will be missed here.

[Castor_Troy05]

I didn't know the man as well as other here but his nature comes across in his posts and the high regard he's held in here. My condolences to those that knew him, the forum is darker without his presence

[Coolsounds]

God Bless, rest in peace.

[greyman]

Prospero was that rarest of things- a true legend in his own lifetime.

RIP.

[admires69]

Very sad news. Thank you for sharing the news RL, even if it is such a sad message.

I used to greatly enjoy reading his "taking one for the team" thread, amongst others, and his generally pithy retorts.

My thoughts are with friends and family, RIP bud

[m777]

I was shocked when i learned it last week !! didn't have time then .... Requiescat in pace

[Merkurie]

Sad news.
May he rest in peace.

[waldo pepper]

Sad, shocking news. Thanks for the update. RIP Prospero

[bxtoni]

RIP Prospero

[CORVETTEDUDE]

Rest in Peace, my friend.

[eded]

Rip.

[GurlyCockLover]

he always struck me as quite a young man, anyone know his age,

shocking to hear
R.I.P.

[ilovesalt1892]

Rest in peace.

[brummie]

So sorry to hear Prospero will never grace this fourm ever again
It is just not his close family that will miss him but his extended family here
I for one will miss his wit and wisdom

Rip prospero

And thanks to his words i got the confidence to see how delightful his angels were

[Amdukias]

Rest well, may the hall you find be full of mead, and ancestors.

[babyface8]

R i p.

[emmettray]

Sorry to hear this news. Always a very erudite and interesting contributor. Hopefully he's now in a comfortable armchair in Ladyboy Heaven.

RIP Prospero

[TSCURIOUS]

Sad news! Great guy, great wit, and great contributor.

[tskitana]

R.i.p prospero. <3

[KatherineRusTS]

I'm very sad to lose such an awesome person, friend, partner as "Prospero".
I had the honor to meet this wonderful man when I just arrived in London and absolutely nothing know about this beautiful country. He was one who gave me a helping hand))). We visited many amazing places in London and he told me many interesting stories from his life. Each time we met he brought for me my favorite flowers and a selection of music and literature. Its very hurt to realize that "Prospero" is no longer with us.

Now Ill never hear his gentle voice which woke me up in the morning.

"Let the Angels protect you, and under the stars you will find peace":

Xxx cry.

[ImpulZ]

Omg this is terrible news,i was out for a while in hungangels so this is very sad to hear...r.i.p. prospero and i hope you found beautiful angels in heaven :(

[TSBootyLondon]

857613

I WISH YOU ETERNAL PEACE

MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE FOREVER MORE x

A lovely, kind guy who I always found professional and fair

I always imagined him to be tall blonde, with swedish heritage, he laughed when I shared this with him!
When I mentioned it to Gisele she laughed, showed me a picture, then I laughed…

He was just a normal looking guy x Thank you Mr P x

[mrtrebus]

RIP Sir. Your legacy will never die.

[Eva Vortex]

Oh how sad :( RIP my friend. He was a lovely soul x

[transfan8591]

Rest in peace

[TatianaSummer]

I just came in to check some mails on my profile and saw this. :( One of the last few good ones has departed, very sad news. My most sincere condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Prospero!!
Life is just a small step into eternity!

[goatman]

Wow... So, I hadn't been on in a while. Clicked(for other news) saw the background banner and was like: "Prospero....HOLY SHIT! I played the WORD ASSOCIATION game with him!!" Rest In Peace, gentle soul.

[ukcuriousboy]

Rip.

[BeardedOne]

Dammit, dammit, dammit! I am losing too many friends lately. :(

[robertlouis]

Just to let you all know that Prospero was laid to rest on Wednesday in a beautiful woodland glade in a peaceful part of Hampshire. And it was both a sad and happy occasion, full of good memories of a fine man, a true friend, and an exceptional human being.

Sleep peacefully, my dear friend.

[robertlouis]

And it goes without saying that he would have greatly appreciated all the tributes that have been paid to him here. Thank you all.

[legalman58]

I log here very day

And every day I realise how empty this forum is for his passing

He was a good friend, a fine decent honest person

And I miss his wisdom and advice- and friendship - a great deal

[stan.smith]

I just came in to check some mails on my profile and saw this. :( One of the last few good ones has departed, very sad news. My most sincere condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Prospero!!
Life is just a small step into eternity!

me n u both tatiana! i havent been on in a while here and this is the first blog i saw. RIP Prospero. i do hope you're chillin in heaven having a drink and surrounding my gods hungangels! may you're soul rest in peace.

[fab]

Thank you Robertlouis for keeping us up to date & informing us of Prospero's final resting place & of the occasion.

When I travel through Hampshire, I will have a thought for Prospero.




Just to let you all know that Prospero was laid to rest on Wednesday in a beautiful woodland glade in a peaceful part of Hampshire. And it was both a sad and happy occasion, full of good memories of a fine man, a true friend, and an exceptional human being.

Sleep peacefully, my dear friend.

[theone1982]

Really sad to hear this. Prospero was very cool, I always enjoyed his wit and wisdom. RIP.

[loveboof]

What a shame! He was a very decent man and will be missed. RIP

[Odelay]

Thanks for sharing the news, RL. I think many of us were sorry to see him end his participation here and now we know why. A good man. May he rest in peace.

[EvonRose]

OMG. I don't come on as much anymore and when I finally did this was the first news I read. This is so sad.

[londonpirate]

very sad , haven't been online for age, what sad news, he was an old scool gent and a class act.
RIP

[thegame925]

Just come onto the site after a very long time and was shocked to hear of Richard's passing - I had not heard from him for many months and had assumed that he was working in the Middle East.

We shared, by email, many stories and many of the same LB's over a great number of years, although we never physically met.

He was gracious, generous, kind and a true gentlemen.

He will be greatly missed.

[dakota87]

R.i.p.

[jennylicious]

I had a horrible feeling this was on the way, although I had no idea it would be so soon.

Even so, I'm very sad to hear it. It's tragic.

[yosi]

RIP my friend

[BellaBellucci]

I just found out about this recently, so I'm sorry I'm late, but I wish to express my condolences. Prospero was a damn good man who did his best to ensure a level of fairness here at the board. Rest in peace, my friend. The world needs more like you, not fewer.

~BB~

[Bobby Domino]

Sad news indeed. Hope he is in a better place. RIP, Prospero

[joeninety]

Wow I cannot believe Prospero is gone :heartbroken:

I got to know Richard through a mutual friend and it turned out he also knew someone else I knew (small world).

I found Prospero to be an honest caring man who was very much a humanitarian.

He really was straight up kind man and one of the nicest people I have come across, so I write this message here today to pay my respects to him.

You will be sorely missed Prospero God Rest Your Soul...