# BMalion has died **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** middle-earth, star-trek-paramount, beer\ **Created:** [June 11, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815 "2026-06-11T04:22:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/1 "2026-06-11T04:22:56Z")
I’m very sorry to report that my friend Brian, a longtime Doper, died at 10:10pm EST yesterday in a nursing home just west of Cleveland, Ohio. His MS hit him hard in recent years, and he had various health problems which just got worse and worse, resulting in him recently going into hospice. I was able to see him yesterday afternoon, just a few hours before he died. He was unresponsive, alas, but I held his hand and told him I loved him. I later learned from mutual friends, several of whom stood vigil at the end, that he’d passed away. I first met **BMalion** not long after joining the SDMB; we bonded over our shared love of _Monty Python_, _Star Trek_, Sherlock Holmes and Tolkien’s writings. He hosted several DopeFests at his home and was the perfect host. He was a dapper dresser, always funny and witty, with a big laugh and a devilish grin, and knew just about everything that was worth knowing. One of my favorite memories was of him trying to see how many bottles of beer he could fit into the various pockets and pouches of his utility kilt (yes, you read that right). It was about two dozen, I think. Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/2 "2026-06-11T04:24:52Z")
I’m so sorry to hear this. I remember him well, and enjoyed interacting with him over the years. I also remember when his health started to get worse, and him posting about it here. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/3 "2026-06-11T06:07:22Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve read a few of his old threads. Seemed like a fun dude. I empathize with his health struggles. ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/4 "2026-06-11T10:21:10Z")
While I never met the guy; as part of the 2021 postcard exchange I was “introduced” by @Elendil_s_Heir. To continue this connection I included him as an honorary member in my 2026 postcard exchange but, if the card did arrive in time, there’d have been more significant issues to attend to. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/5 "2026-06-11T12:45:27Z")
Sorry to hear this news. > [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > utility kilt (yes, you read that right). Actually, I didn’t until i’d spent several minutes trying to work out why you’d put that… ! ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/6 "2026-06-11T12:48:34Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > I was able to see him yesterday afternoon, just a few hours before he died. That is totally beautiful and moves my heart! Dear friends like you are priceless! I’m sorry for your loss. 💔 ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/7 "2026-06-11T12:53:08Z")
I didn’t know him, although I recognize his name. I would have liked to, though, he sounds great. I’m glad you were able to be with him yesterday. Thanks for letting us know. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/8 "2026-06-11T12:57:57Z")
I went to a Dopefest at his house once, years ago, and already his health wasn’t great. When he stopped posted, I assumed he had already died. So my reaction to hearing this news is happiness that he got several more years than I thought, combined with sadness that it’s actually over now. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/9 "2026-06-11T13:02:04Z")
I have fond memories of him and I am sorry that you lost such a good friend. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/10 "2026-06-11T13:19:37Z")
My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/11 "2026-06-11T16:08:39Z")
Well, shit ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/12 "2026-06-11T16:19:14Z")
I’m sorry to hear this. I only interacted with him here, but I remember him positively. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/13 "2026-06-11T18:18:07Z")
Many thanks, all. Feel free to post other memories of Brian, if you have any you’d like to share. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/14 "2026-06-11T18:26:16Z")
It’s always hard to lose a friend. I’m sorry. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/15 "2026-06-11T19:22:48Z")
Sorry for your loss, while I didn’t know him personally his name always stood out as a great example of what the Dope should be. ---
**Author:** ![liirogue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dbc845/32.png) [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/16 "2026-06-11T20:39:06Z")
I am so sorry to hear this. Although it’s been a while since he posted, I do remember his posts and enjoyed his contributions. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/17 "2026-06-11T21:17:23Z")
Sorry to read this. I don’t know if I interacted with him here, but I recognize the user name. It’s always a surprise when you learn of the passing of a name you know, even in this anonymous place. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/18 "2026-06-11T21:23:03Z")
I’m sorry to learn this. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/19 "2026-06-12T01:00:39Z")
Awe crap! How old, if you don’t mind me asking? ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815/20 "2026-06-12T01:34:06Z")
Such terribly sad news. Please accept my sincere condolences. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815.md?page=2)