okay, i'll try and keep this short.
i know i haven't updated in a while, and i'm sorry, but his family didn't want to talk to anyone, and I saw him briefly a few weeks ago, and things were very bad. unfortunately, i bring some rather worse news.
Steel was sent home from the hospital about two weeks ago, and every time I talked to my mom, I asked her how he was doing, and the answer was always "Oh, basically the same." This was for two reasons: a) because things were basically the same as when I'd last seen him and b) because his family wanted to be alone with him, and not be contacted. Last night, I got a call at about 11pm, saying I should probably visit as soon as I can, because the doctors couldn't do anything more for him. Apparently, he'd been in home hospice care the whole time.
Three hours later, I got another call.
Steel passed away last night at about 1:15am.
Please keep his memory and his family in your thoughts and prayers, things are hard for them right now. I'll definitely keep you guys in the loop with any appropriate information. (again, his family does NOT want to be contacted right now, so in case any of you have any contact info... don't use it.)
RIP [Steel] 1986-2009
