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+author: christel
+date: 2006-09-16 10:47:55+00:00
+slug: announcement-rob-levin-has-passed-away
+title: '[Announcement] Rob Levin has passed away'
+categories:
+- community
+- different
+- freenode
+- social
+---
+
+On the 12th September Rob Levin, known to many as freenode's lilo, was hit by a car while riding his bike. He suffered head injuries and was in a coma. Rob was being treated at the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital in Houston, Texas where he passed away on Sept 16th.
+Our thoughts are with Rob and his family, and we ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.
+Condolences can be sent to condolences@freenode.net