Posted by Nigel Blake on January 16, 2010 at 8:10 AM
It is with great regret that I have to inform you of the death of Andy Darrington, he passed away yesterday after a couple of days in intensive care after suffering what turned out to be a haemorrhaged brain tumour, he was 49.
He has been a good friend of mine for several years, we've shared some great trips to various places photographing all sorts of subjects.
I have contacted the photographers, that I was aware of, who knew him and would like to appologise to anyone who I've missed prior to posting this announcement.
Sad news Nigel, I met him on a couple of occassions at the heronry at St Albans and with you in Norfolk a really nice guy,larger than life and said things as they were!!
Echo Nicks comments above!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 16, 2010 at 12:29 PM
That's sad to hear and i wish his family the strength to get through these difficult times.
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Danny Green on January 16, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Hello Nigel
Thats terrible news and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Andy was a great photographer and produced some stunning work, he will be sadly missed.
Yes indeed.... an absolute tragedy for his family at such a dreadfully young age.
May I also mention the sad loss of Chris Gill from the Wirral who passed away on the 29th December after a very brave battle against Lymphoma.
He wasn't known for his wildlife photography (being an ex pro golfer, his metier was naturally Golf) but I know he was well known to several forum members through his involvement with a now defunct Canon forum
God bless them and their families at a most difficult time
Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 16, 2010 at 1:30 PM
I'd like to echo the comments above. Andy helped me on a couple of occasions with photography related queries that I had and always seemed to be on hand to provide advice.
Condolences to his family at this time.
Chris.
Posted by Dale Sutton on January 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Hi Nigel
Deeply sad news I have only had the pleasure of knowing Andy in past 18 months and I was contacted by his closest pal and fellow photographer Brian Beven on tuesday about he had been rushed in to hospital.
He had a great wealth of knowledge in wildlife photography and I was lucky to of gained some of this over such a short time he will greatly missed and such a gental man and freind.
Condolences to his mother and his many freinds.
Dale
Battle, East Sussex
Posted by Paul Inglis on January 18, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Very sad news! He was a great photographer and will be sorely missed! My heart goes out to his family and closest friends at this terrible time, my sincere condolences.
Posted by Barry Southon on January 18, 2010 at 4:09 PM
So sorry to read the news, my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 20, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Very sad when we loose one of our own, I have known of Andy and his great work for many years, As Barrie mentioned i also was good friends with Chris Gill-a wonderful guy and a great loss
Posted by Dave Bevan on January 22, 2010 at 10:11 AM
I only got to know Andy in the last 2 years. Larger than life with a great practical knowledge of wildlife and digital photography he was also one of the most generous people I have known. I was fortunate to spend a memorable week in his company last October photographing green woodpeckers, sparrow hawks and black squirrels amongst other subjects. He will be greatly missed.
DaveB
Posted by Nigel Blake on January 29, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Andy's funeral is at Bedford crematotium on Tuesday the 2nd of February at 10:45am.
Discussion
14 repliesHe has been a good friend of mine for several years, we've shared some great trips to various places photographing all sorts of subjects.
I have contacted the photographers, that I was aware of, who knew him and would like to appologise to anyone who I've missed prior to posting this announcement.
I'm sure everyone here will join me in expressing their condolences to Andy's family at this difficult time for them.
Nick
Echo Nicks comments above!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Jeroen Stel
Thats terrible news and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Andy was a great photographer and produced some stunning work, he will be sadly missed.
Danny
May I also mention the sad loss of Chris Gill from the Wirral who passed away on the 29th December after a very brave battle against Lymphoma.
He wasn't known for his wildlife photography (being an ex pro golfer, his metier was naturally Golf) but I know he was well known to several forum members through his involvement with a now defunct Canon forum
God bless them and their families at a most difficult time
Condolences to his family at this time.
Chris.
Deeply sad news I have only had the pleasure of knowing Andy in past 18 months and I was contacted by his closest pal and fellow photographer Brian Beven on tuesday about he had been rushed in to hospital.
He had a great wealth of knowledge in wildlife photography and I was lucky to of gained some of this over such a short time he will greatly missed and such a gental man and freind.
Condolences to his mother and his many freinds.
Dale
Battle, East Sussex
Dave
My condolences to his family also
Alan
Condolances to all who will miss him, especially his family.
Sad news,
I beleive this is his website...
http://www.andrew-darrington.com/
T
DaveB