RIP Caitlin Thomas
There's some sad news out of the SF/F field this week: Caitlin Thomas, the daughter of Uncanny Magazine founders/editors Michael and Lynne has passed away. Michael reported the news on Twitter yesterday:
Dear Friends and Family of Caitlin:
— Michael Damian Thomas (@michaeldthomas) April 17, 2024
Caitlin passed away at 1 am this morning in the Lurie Children's Hospital PICU. We never left her side, and she was made comfortable for her last 10 hours. She listened to David Bowie, Neko Case, and the New Pornographers. 1/4
I've written for Uncanny before, and through their online presence, they've documented the challenges in caring for a person with Aicardi syndrome. Caitlin was a constant presence in their online lives and at conventions, and they've noted that she's been in decline for a short while now. I never met her in person, but she seems like she was a delightful individual who enjoyed everything from listening to music, watching Doctor Who, and going to conventions with her parents. It's an incredibly sad moment.
The family has noted that Mary Robinette Kowal has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help defray some of the costs that they've picked up over the last couple of months of surgeries, care, and medications. You can donate to it here, if you're so inclined.