I just received this:

Friends,

At the request of the family it is my sad duty to report the passing of our
founder, Jeff Cooper. Jeff died peacefully at home this afternoon while
being cared for by his wife Janelle and daughter Lindy.

There will be a private internment at Gunsite by invitation, with a public
memorial service at the Whittington Center at a date to be announced.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

DVC,

Ed

Ed Head
Operations Manager
Gunsite Academy, Inc.
2900 W. Gunsite Rd.
Paulden, AZ 86334 

Personally, I am deeply saddened by this news. His writings have influenced my life  — and not just in matters related to firearms. I will always regret that I did not take the time to attend one of his classes at Gunsite.

"Jeff Cooper's Commentaries" is a collection of Col. Cooper's columns over the years, and I'm privileged to host one of the mirror sites at www.TheSconce.com.