Mark Brooks says some words in his Yahoo fan group:
I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said throughout the vast amount of message boards, fan groups, and e-mails. I'm struck dumb by the news and I have a feeling the coming days and weeks are going to be very difficult for everyone in the industry as well as the legions of fans that knew and loved Mike and his work. Mike was never a man dying of Cancer, he was always LIVING with it and he tried to live everyday like it was his last. He went though so much anguish and pain but always had a smile on his face and a kind word for any and everyone around him. Though many will say that they never knew Mike personally I feel that the work and artist creates is he or she putting themselves on paper for all to see. While you may not have ever met Mike or only met him in passing but still loved his work, you knew him. He has been taken away far too soon at far too young an age so please take a moment to remember him and what he's done to brighten up many of our weekly trips to the local comic shop week in and week out and say a little prayer for all the people close to him. For Mike, his pain is finally over, but for his family and friends, it's just beginning and they're going to need a lot of support in the coming weeks and months. If you'd like to send your thought and condolences to Mike's family you're encouraged to send them to:
Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230
His company Aspen Comics is also encouraging anyone wishing to make a charitable contribution in Mike's name to please do so and send them to the American Cancer Society or the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
I also encourage everyone on here to tell us your stories or thoughts about Mike and what he meant to you. Whether it be to vent some feeling or share an experience you've had, I think we'd all like to hear them.
Be seeing you,
-Mark