How horribly sad that is, Ben. That CJ disease is very rare.

I can't say an Elon photo wouldn't help me cope.

I agree, Sheila. Incredibly sad.

How sad and awful, and what a rare/odd disease to get. Thanks for letting us know, Ben.

Thanks, Ben.

We lost a close friend to KJ disease and knowing what he went through makes the loss of David Austin even sadder, if that's possible.

He and his roses have done wonderful things for our gardens. I wish he could have had a rose filled departure.

KJ . That's just terrible.

Thanks, Ben for letting us know. I looked at the description of the disease, and it's caused by prions. Horrible.

Sympathies to the Austin family for this loss of David younger. Creutzfeld-Jakob disease crops up out of (seemingly) nowhere with rapid decline and loss of function, and this was a young age to pass away. This was indeed a tough blow for the Austin family and they're in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia

Yeah, this was sad to hear and only 8 years or so since the passing of David Austin Sr. They’ll be in my thoughts and prayers as well. Even though CJD progresses rapidly, it sounds like the Austin children and others were in place to helm the company and are in good hands.