This is it. I nearly suffocated by using the reetroom. I’m asking my doctors agreeing on a short cure. Only really sure painful prolonged angona is hereafter the grim reaps me. Please donate on the funeral fund me now.

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This is heartbreaking beyond words. Thank you for being such an icon and incredible contributor to this industry and everyone it.
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You have done so much for this industry and trans people. You are sincerely an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for everything.
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Thank you for everything and all the best to you and your loved ones.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Thank you for everything you've given to the world of gaming.
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I hold close the times we laughed, connected, and shared our passion at each KansasFest meeting. Wishing you a quick and peaceful healing. Sending a big, heartfelt hug, my friend.
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Thank you, may the Earth be light for you
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i don't know what to say. thank you for everything, becky. from growing up playing the games you worked on, to getting to meet you and talk at quakecon last year, i'm grateful our paths were able to cross.
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Incredibly saddened. Thank you for your hard work and for everything you have done.
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Thank you for being you and for making this world a better place. I may be a stranger, but I wish you and your family the absolute best. We will always love and remember you. ❤️
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I just learned what happened. I'm lost for words. Sending all my love! You're a legend, and will not be forgotten.
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I know that we had our differences over the years and my difficult transition path didn't make it easy to be around. I have always respected you and you brought much joy to Jennell. You will be missed and both you and she will not be forgotten.
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we love you Becky!
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The mark you leave on this world is eternal.

We will never forget what you did, and we are grateful for everything you've done.
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Thank you for everything. You changed the life of many.
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This is very sad news. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through. I was wishing for a better outcome as that is all I can do. Thank you for everything, the world is a better place for your contributions to it.
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You made my life better, Becky. You gave me a chance when nobody else would. I'll carry you in my heart for the rest of my days. I hope they can ease any physical discomfort you have right now.

I love you. 💜

I know Jennell is waiting for you in Valhalla. 💞
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Thank you for everything. Your work on the myriad of Interplay games was my gateway into PC gaming. You cannot tell the history of Game Development without your involvement and it wouldn't have been the same without your contributions. Rest easy and enjoy forever with Jennell.
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love you and everything you've dedicated to the art form of games, as much in your coding as in your collaboration, your lifting of other voices, and your preservation of works that we can continue carrying fwd in the years and decades to come. sending hope for peace+comfort to you and your family.
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you fought hard, now rest well knowing you've been an inspiration to so many
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Becky we love you
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Learning about you just now. Thank you so much for your contributions to gaming and LGBT culture
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You've inspired so many, including me. I hope you are able to get more time on this planet with minimal discomfort somehow, but if that's not in the cards, then please know that you've made an incredible difference in the lives of many by living your life out loud. 💜
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Thank you for everything. You were fantastic.
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I'm so sorry. About everything. I hope you are given peace soon.
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please rest well rebecca, you've done so much and have been such a massive inspiration
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I can’t imagine how horrifying it must feel. I loved learning about your story and you’ve made a huge impact. We’re going to miss you tremendously, Becky. Thank you for everything. 🫂
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I don’t really know what to say, but you’re one of my heroes. Thank you for everything. ❤️
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Thank you for everything. <3
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Sending as much positive energy we can you and your family's way, it was an honor to get to know about you and your wife's story at all and I pray you and Jennell's reunion is a sweet one 💜🩵
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the tenacity, skill, and conviction you've carried through your life has no doubt influenced me to seek more, understand more, and carry pride in every medium i work in. the grace you have brought into this world will not be forgotten. may you find the peace you deserve in the next one
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Thank you for everything, I'm so sorry this is happening.
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Becky, I'm so sorry. You've had it rough for so long. YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED!
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Thank you for everything, Becky. For Jazz Jackrabbit 2. For your smiles and light. For everything you are. I'm crying right now. Wish I could have given more to the fundraiser. We all are with you.
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There's always hope. And I'll keep holding all I can for you.
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:/

I hope the best for you and the family, and thank you for everything you've done! Your work shouldn't even be humanly possible, and I'm glad you made it anyway.
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I’m so sorry Becky. We only met briefly, but you left an impression. You and your family are in my thoughts. ❤️
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Thank you for being such an awesome person! You’ve inspired countless people and the ripples of your influence are immeasurable. You’re a treasure and we’re better thanks to the time you spent with us. Lots of love to you and your family & friends. Thanks for being you and sharing yourself with us!
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Thank you for the great things you've done and the person you have been. The world will be lesser without you in it.
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My heart breaks for you, Becky. You have been an inspiration to me and my spouse. Thank you for everything you have given us.
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Thank you for everything Becky ❤️.
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Heartbroken to hear this. You won't be forgotten.
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Thank you for everything, Becky. You’ll leave the world a better place than it was before you.
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I'm from Japan, and I can't find good English words for the time like this, but I'm sorry to hear that.😢
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Becky, you and I crossed paths for a little bit around 8 years ago. I was astonished and so impressed at the depth of knowledge and experience you have and the kindness with which you share it.

I’m wishing you the best in finding peace now. Your memory will live on with so many people forever.
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I’m so sorry.
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Thank you for everything you've done for the world.
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Rest easy Becky. Your games are inspiring and leave a lasting impact
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Thank you for everything you’ve done, Becky. So much good has been brought into the world in no small part thanks to you, and it will inspire so much more good throughout time. You will be dearly missed 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
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You're a positive force and an inspiration for so many of us. Personally, from the days tinkering on an Apple//c, to now, to the future.

Thank you for all of it.
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You’ve led an amazing life and brought joy to a ton of people. Hopefully you’ll be able to go comfortably.
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Thank you for what you gave us, Becky. We will remember you, always.
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Thank you for everything you have done, Becky. You have touched so many people in so many ways. Much love to you. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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You will be greatly missed.
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Thank you for everything! You are a legend of the industry!
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Pouring one out in your name tonight Rebecca, we'll truly be worse off without you.
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i know you're probably not dead yet, but still. thank you for everything, rebecca.
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Know that you've made the world a better place for being you. Thank you Becky.
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Thank you for everything Becky, your are an absolute legend.
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So many will be sad to lose you. Your mark on this world will be a lasting one. Rest well, Queen, you’ve earned it. Thank you for everything.
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DEREK IM GOING TO CRY ALL OVER AGAIN
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I'm so sorry, we've only ever spoken briefly, but you were wonderful. I really don't have the words.
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Thank you, Becky. You've made the world a better, more interesting place.
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Thank you so much for a beautiful life and career! You are loved and will be missed. ❤️
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Thank you for all your fun stories about the mess that was Doom on 3DO.

And for making the best port of Wolfenstein 3D ever.

Really sad to be hearing this… 😢
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Rest well Rebecca. 😢
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Your talks definitely inspired me to read Assembly Lines and have the curiosity to go to the metal

Also - hunted this one down at Midwest game expo in Milwaukee
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expanding … I remember one of your talks about porting ’Out of This World’ to snes and the crazy hacks to mitigate running on SlowROM. I pointed kandowontu (StarFox EX, Slow/Fast rom conversions) to that and it gave him and likely a few emulation authors a few head scratchers. 🙂
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You've never met me, but you're responsible for literal thousands of hours of fun in my life playing the many amazing games you were instrumental in the creation of and for that, I will always be grateful.

Rest well, and know that the world was better for having you in it. o7
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Thank you eternally for everything you've done and shared with this world. May you find peace in the afterlife, when the time may come. 💝
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Thank you for everything you have done for the game industry and otherwise. You always were and will remain one of the biggest inspirations to so many of us. People like me wouldn't be here today if you hadn't paved the way for us. So truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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The world is a better place for having had you in it. Sending my love and support along with everyone else.
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Boosting and donating, Rebecca. Thank you for giving my so many cool and interesting experiences through Interplay, and being an inspiration to older transfolk, too.
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Thank you for everything
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You made the world a better, happier place, and your games will live on forever and always.
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Thank you for everything, Rebecca.
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I wish I had something eloquent to say; but you’re just really cool y’know? You’re a legend. And everyone here knows it.
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I watched a video all about the work you did on the Doom port on the 3DO. You are an absolute legend and you'll always be remembered. I never really knew you but just know people won't forget you.
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Sending all my goodest vibes to you 💌
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This fucking sucks so much

Thank you for everything that you've done, I'm gonna miss your streams.
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it was an honor living in a world with you in it
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You are loved.
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I'm so sorry, Becky. Thank you for everything you gave us. You'll be missed but never forgotten.
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Thank you and we love you Rebecca
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Thank you for the work you've done and the lives you've touched. You won't be forgotten. May you and your family find peace.
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I'm devastated and deeply saddened to hear the news, Becky. And to react like this to a person I've never interacted with goes to show how much of an impact that you've left behind.

Wherever your journey may take you from here on, I hope you find peace you deserve. Live on in our hearts, Becky ❤️
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Thank you so much, for everything 💜
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I’m so sorry, Becky, I don’t even know what to say… hope you’re aware you’re a legend in this industry, thank you for everything you’ve done, sending you all the love!
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I'm so sorry Becky. Thank you for all you've contributed, for sharing your stories and your sense of humour. You'll be missed dearly.
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Thank you Becky. Though we've never met the world has been better with you in it.
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oh no.. don't know what to say... thank you for bringing so much joy into this world Becky..
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I'm so sorry Becky. Thank you for everything. You are an absolute legend and we will never forget you. May you ride eternal, shiny and chrome!
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We love you Rebecca. Thanks for the memories, and whatever comes your way, I hope you're at peace. You're a massive inspiration for me and so many others, and you've left a mark on our lives.
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Thank you for all that you've done. The world will be lesser without you.
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thank you for everything, becky.
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I'm so sorry about everything you're going through 😞 Thank you so much for everything you've done, and thank you for being you
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Geez. Terribly sorry. Another legendary game designer lost to the ages.
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Becky, being able to meet you at Quakecon was one of the biggest highlights of not only that trip, but of my entire life.

Thank you for everything you've accomplished and represented in this world.
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We only ever briefly met once, more than a decade ago at a convention, but still I feel immense gratitude to you for living the life you lived and doing the work you did. Every trans woman in games walks the path you cleared. I wish you love and peace. Thank you, Becky.
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thank you for everything; you'll continue to inspire others
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We'll never forget your many achievements for the gaming industry. You're a legend.
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Thank you for everything you've done. You are a legend, one hell of a developer, and you will not be forgotten.
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Thank you for everything Rebecca, you're a legend among legends
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Becky you are a treasure and I appreciate everything you've done
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I salute you. Thank you for everything you have been to the world.
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Thank you for everything you've ever done, you're a hero and you are loved.
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Words can't describe how incredible of a person you are and the impact you have left on gaming and anime mediums along with the countless lives you've touched along the way
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I’m so sorry.

I hope your remaining time is comfortable.
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You'll live on in all of us who carry your memory and work forward - thank you for existing!
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My thoughts are with you! Thanks for everything ❤️
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You are a legend and the legacy you leave is immense. I wish you peace and comfort. Godsspeed.
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I hope for an end to your suffering and for you to be at peace. You are loved.
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Thank you for everything 💜
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I’m so sorry Becky. You’ve left an amazing mark on this world.
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I'm so grateful to have interacted with you a little bit on here and on discord, both before and after I transitioned. You're an inspiration to so many. I'm not religious at all but I'm hoping to god that you pull through 💗💗💗
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Becky, you've left such a legacy and no matter what happens, you're a legend.

Thank you for your hard work, now and forever. Wishing all the best I can for you and your family.
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Hey, Becky. Dunno if you'll read this or not, but I enjoyed meeting you and talking about the industry. Thank you for everything.

You've accomplished so much - I wish one day I could be as prolific as you.
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Thanks for your help with so many Nightdive projects. Your diligence as an archivist has been legendary. No matter what, we won't forget.
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Thank you.
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Have followed your work and journey from afar, you've most assuredly touched so many and your stories will continue to reach so many more across time. An inspiration to so many ❤
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I don't know you but my love and thoughts go to you
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Thank you, Becky. All the love to you.
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Beyond depressing and fucked up that you have these health issues. Your impact on gaming is immeasurable. The world will grieve your loss.
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Good luck and godspeed; you will be missed
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Miss Heineman, you have genuinely been one of my inspirations when it comes to attempting game / software development.

First experience with your work was the 3DO version of Another World, where I still remember the 'BRGR' Code to access Stalactites.

Thank you. You will be dearly missed.
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Thank you for everything you've done, and everything you've given. You're an inspiration!
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You showed us early that women belong in gaming and you continued to prove that for your entire life. You’ve inspired so many. You shouldn’t have to leave now, but since you must, rest well, you’ve earned it.
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Absolute legend! You wont be forgotten.
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I'm sorry Rebecca. Thank you for everything you've done.
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I hope you at least rest easy in the coming days. You've been an absolute icon, Burger Becky.
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Thank you, for all you've done and all the good times you've brought us. Rest well, and be at peace. You are loved!
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oh fuck just heard about this i know you for your old sailor ranko fanfics

i always enjoyed those sad to hear what is happening i wish you the best and may you rest well when the time comes
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thank you for everything you've done for video games. you'll be missed.
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I really really hope you can leave this world in some kind of peace. Thank you, for everything.
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Goodbye Becky. I wasn't ever able to meet or talk to you, but thank you for leaving your mark on this world. You made it better than you found it.
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I feel sorry what’s going on Becky. We all love and support you with our heart 💖
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Much love to you. You were an absolute beam of sunshine when I hung out with you at KansasFest. Thank you for those memories. <3
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I'm so sorry for everything you have gone through. You're an inspiration and a legend and we'll always love you! ❤️
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God, I’m so sorry Becky. You’ve left a hell of a mark on this world and we’ll miss you terribly.
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Thank you for everything, Becky. We’ll miss you heaps.
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We love you ❤️❤️
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Thank you for The Bards Tale and everything else. Take care. <3
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You touched so many life's, especially mine. Showing me and many others that being Trans isnt something stopping you from archiving your dreams in a hostile world. I am bad at words but I hope you know that you are loved by so many people from all walks of life.
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I think you said everything I wanted to say, more or less
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I will never forget the wonderful lunch we had at KansasFest 2019 where you mused about the games industry.

We love, you Becky.
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Thank you for being you 🩷
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❤️❤️❤️❤️ going to miss you. You've been my best friend for years and this is not what's supposed to happen.
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Godspeed, you’ll be remembered as a legend.
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Thank you for everything.
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godspeed, and thanks for all you have done for this world 🙏
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I'm so sorry.
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You did good here.
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You are an inspiration to so many people. You deserved better, you will be missed!!
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Thank you for everything you’ve done, and I’m so sorry. You’ll be missed.
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Becky you are such an amazing inspiration to me and so many others. Thank you so much for everything. You'll be in my thoughts ❤️
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Becky, we never met but I feel like I know you through your many lovely interactions with the Apple II and retro communities. Your indomitable spirit, power to uplift, and creative problem solving are hugely inspirational. Find peace. ❤️
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Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this… you'll definitely be missed.
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You have my deepest respect for your choice.

You have fundamentally had a positive impact upon the world.

I will raise a glass in your honor.
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Thank you for all you’ve done and your strength.
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Thank you for your work both in and outside of video games.
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Thank you for what you gave to humanity.
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Thank you for everything Rebecca, you have done nothing but wonders for this world and as one of my prersonal heros you will forever be in my thoughts.
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The world is a better place because you've been in it. Thank you for everything.
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You were the best. The work you did on the Doon ports and Doom 64 was outstanding. You were in an inspiration to all of us. We'll miss you.
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Godspeed, your legacy is immeasurable and you will bw greatly misses
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You Will always bem rembered, for good reasons!
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I hope your doctors agree to allow you to go in peace and with dignity. I've watched prolonged suffering before, solely because the alternative wasn't legal, all to the benefit of nobody but my therapist.

Know that you've touched lives, and inspired so many.
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I'm so sorry Rebecca 💔 You are an inspiration to me and the things you've worked on have had such a big impact on not only my life but the games industry in general. You will be dearly missed and the world will be a worse place without you
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I'm so sorry to see you go. You've given a lot to the world for those who care to look, and will truly be missed.
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🐿️you will forever be an inspiration for us and I hope people talk about what you have done for years to come
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I never met you but am nevertheless inspired by your work with the FROB interface. Thank you Becky.
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We love you, Rebecca...
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Jennell is waiting for you in Valhalla.

I hope we meet someday.

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I'm so sorry, Becky. I can't imagine what you're going through. You've been such a bright light for so very many people.
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Thank you for everything Becky.
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We love you Becky!
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We love you Becky
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You’re an inspiration and will never be forgotten!
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It's weird being able to say goodbye. You've done a lot of good in this world.
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thank you for everything, we will miss you dearly, rebecca
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Becky, I'm so very sorry to hear the news.

Please be known that you are loved and the mark you have made, not just in gaming, but in the world in general, has been indelible.

Much love to you.
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The world is better because of you. Godspeed, champion.
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I never got to meet you or say much, my brother has once only, but if I could say one more thing, you've been a huge inspiration for me and my work and getting into gamedev in general. You were an amazing, talented and extraordinary person in game development.

Thank you for everything Becky. ❤️
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All the best to you, Becky. The world will miss you! I'm so glad I got the chance to see you speak at VCF East this year about the history of computer sound, a topic I hold dear.
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🫡 you've touched many lives, will be greatly missed and not soon forgotten
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Thank you for everything, Becky.
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Thoughts with you. May your passing be eased.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, you’re a legend Becky!
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Whatever happens, you are an example to live by Becky!
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Thank you for everything.

Your contributions will be remembered, and you will never be forgotten.
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Thank you for being a huge inspiration in many ways. Wishing you and your family all the best
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Thank you for living in my head as a legend for so much of my life. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to tell you how dearly you'll be missed. Wishing you the best! <3
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