So long and thanks for all the fish

Hi Imgur. I’m benedictcucumberpatch’s best friend. We’ve known each other since primary school, and she’s asked me to do a quick post to let you all know how she’s doing.

Before I get to that, I’ve seen a post or two flying around with links to the American Bladder Association or something similar. Just to make it known publicly, this isn’t something my gorgeous friend has ever requested anyone donate to, and she was a firm believer in the notion of effective altruism - i.e. donating to a charity where your money or time will have the most impact it can. She mainly liked to find small local charities or individuals, where she could really make a difference, and that’s what I’d encourage you to do now.

Without further ado:
“Well, that’s it then. The final curtain. I’ve given up the ghost. Kicked the bucket. Breathed my last. Gone to meet my Maker to file a complaint.

What a joy and a privilege it’s been.

I don’t intend to pontificate on all I’ve seen and done and learnt, and I’ll try to keep this short and sweet. You can all rest assured, I’ve done enough.

I want to say a huge thank you to this wonderful community. You probably know by now that @MartynMage has declared me a legend, and who am I to dispute that?
To each and everyone one of you who took the time to reach out, know that you brought me so much happiness. I’m hoping to guilt trip my wonderful friend into keeping this account open, so the messages can be read into the wind, and a piece of me kept alive through him.

I wonder if I should use this time to ramble about how all countries should have universal healthcare and assisted dying. I think y’all have probably heard enough of that from me though.

So, what can I say? Love each other, be honest and kind, and cherish the living fuck out of those that matter to you. You don’t always get to choose when the grim reaper comes for you, but you can choose how you interact with the world today.”

God, I love her.

I will, with Imgur’s permission, keep this account open and read through each and every one of your messages. I’ve also been charged with keeping Dobby on the road, if I can. I might choose to post some of the places we visit together, or I might not. Grief can be unpredictable at times.

All that remains to say is rest easy, my friend.