George Perez Has Passed Away

[Twice-named]

To all of George’s fans and friends,
Constance here, with the update no one wants to read. George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side. He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.
We are all very much grieving but, at the same time, we are so incredibly grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. To know George was to love him; and he loved back. Fiercely and with his whole heart. The world is a lot less vibrant today without him in it.
He loved all of you. He loved hearing your posts and seeing the drawings you sent and the tributes you made. He was deeply proud to have brought so much joy to so many.
Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator. His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy - and I hope you all carry that with you always.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. A day George absolutely loved and a fitting day to remember his contributions to comics and to our lives. I hope you’ll enjoy your day today with him in mind. He would have loved that.
Please keep his wife Carol in your thoughts and again, I thank you for respecting her privacy. I remain available through the contact on the page.
George's memorial service will take place at MEGACON Orlando at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. It will be open to all. Details to follow.
We will miss him always.

[Johnny]

My condolences to Mr. Perez' family and loved ones. Thank you for everything sir.

[Primal Slayer]

He was an icon and will be missed.

[Buried Alien]

RIP to the greatest of a generation.

Buried Alien (The Fastest Post Alive!)

[Frontier]

He was an utter legend and seems to be such a genuine and kind person on top of that. I'm glad he at least passed away peacefully.

RIP George Perez.

[Uncanny X-Man]

This is heartbreaking. Condolences to George's family and friends.

I remember falling in love with his art on Infinity Gauntlet as a child first, only to discover his many other works years later when I started really getting into comics. He will not be forgotten.

[Captain Nostalgia]

Icon of my childhood, R.I.P.

[Daedra]

One of the greatest comic artists, I will always remember his attention for details and the rich experience the issues he worked on offered.

[CellarDweller]

RIP George, thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

Sending love and hugs to his loved ones.

[FBarnhill]

I hate this year. We are losing too many of the greats. RIP to the master.

[Steroid]

RIP to the master of detail and my all time favorite artist.

[C_Miller]

I appreciate comic art, but it doesn't tend to move the needle for me when it comes to deciding if I want to read a book. That's because not everyone is George Perez. He defined what superheroes are supposed to look like for me and I don't imagine that there will ever be anyone better.

[AJpyro]

I look forward to reading his work and wish I got to shake his hand. RIP.

[Sodam Yat]

This is sad news. He was one of the greatest creative talents at DC. This is huge loss. R.I.P.

[Johnny Thunders!]

I know he has a billion gorgeous books, panels, and artwork but right now, I think of George Perez's Beast jumping around Avengers Mansion. I can't think of a better comic book experience.