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Sad news from Louisville

#1 Post by mrkelley23 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:31 pm

I've been made aware that our friend Ed Toutant is in very poor condition with brain cancer. Unfortunately, he can't really communicate or anything, but I'm sure he and his family would appreciate all our good thoughts and prayers in his last days.
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#2 Post by Beebs52 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:42 pm

Oh my word. Prayers and vibes. oh
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#3 Post by SportsFan68 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:59 pm

I'm so sorry to learn about that. I hope his last days are pain free.
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#4 Post by tlynn78 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:32 pm

How awful. Cancer is a bitch.
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#5 Post by a1mamacat » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:08 pm

Damn it to hell!

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#6 Post by mellytu74 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:14 pm

Very sad to hear this. Very sad indeed

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#7 Post by Bob Juch » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:37 pm

Damn! :cry:
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#8 Post by ghostjmf » Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:09 pm

Oh no.

I'm glad he got his chance on the show to shine.

I 'specially tuned in his redo, which the show, then on prime time, kinda buried by scheduling it at a diff time.

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#9 Post by goongas » Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:18 pm

I am very saddened by this. I will never forget my match against him on Million Second Quiz. Prayers for him and his family.

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#10 Post by silverscreenselect » Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:20 pm

This is very sad news. Best wishes for him and his family.
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#11 Post by silvercamaro » Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:26 pm

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#12 Post by K.P. » Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:17 pm

May God's peace be with Ed, and his loving friends and family, as this bend in the road takes them into places yet unseen. Please bless them with strength and bravery in their journey.

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#13 Post by Bob78164 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:43 pm

Oh, no. That is very sad news. I only met Ed in person a handful of times but I enjoyed each and every occasion. --Bob
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#14 Post by BackInTex » Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:43 am

I so sad to hear of this. I met Ed in St. Louis at my first audition, so long ago. Very much unlike me, but a good guy.

In his honor I will misspell someting.

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#15 Post by Vandal » Tue Oct 09, 2018 5:31 am

Sorry to hear about this. Ed seems like a straight shooter.
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#16 Post by triviawayne » Tue Oct 09, 2018 5:32 am

What he did for me was amazing, and I will forever be grateful for the time I had with him.

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#17 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:28 am

Damn. You always wonder when someone stops posting just why they're no longer around... but it never seems to be what you always fear. I wish this would have been one of those many times...

Wishing good thoughts for Ed and his family. I was fortunate to meet him at my taping, which was where he got his infamous glowing potato question. He was an all around nice guy, and nobody was as excited for him as I was when he redeemed himself a few months later. This just sucks...

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Re: Sad news from Louisville

#18 Post by AlphaDummy » Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:00 am

Very sad to hear this. I have never met Ed in person (dammit), but he has sat in online with our team in the Stevens Point trivia contest for the past several years, and his help and insights have always been very much appreciated. Keeping him and his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
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#19 Post by mrkelley23 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:46 am

Folks, I may have jumped the gun on reporting this. Please do not spread this news outside of this little "family." I'm waiting to hear whether it's okay to publicize.

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#20 Post by Gpaulbailey » Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:00 am

I will be visiting Ed on October 15-17

I will pass along all of your regards.

Ed has asked that his situation not be discussed widely, but if you do see is being discussed elsewhere perhaps you can add mention of the following to redirect the discussion.

Something else that is upcoming:

Later this week should see completion of an account established within an existing 501(c)3 foundation to be called The Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund. This is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to provide resources to writers and competitors, as well as to events and other organizations which present opportunities for individuals or teams to answer questions from all areas of knowledge.

The Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund supports grant proposals from an endowment. Our decision making process is informed by a board members with experience with content creation and competition. We strive to increase the diversity of participants and events, and to make a positive impact at the local, regional, national, and international level.

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Re: Sad news from Louisville

#21 Post by Catfish » Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:18 am

So sad. A true gentleman and a scholar.
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#22 Post by Bob78164 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:18 am

Gpaulbailey wrote:I will be visiting Ed on October 15-17

I will pass along all of your regards.

Ed has asked that his situation not be discussed widely, but if you do see is being discussed elsewhere perhaps you can add mention of the following to redirect the discussion.

Something else that is upcoming:

Later this week should see completion of an account established within an existing 501(c)3 foundation to be called The Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund. This is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to provide resources to writers and competitors, as well as to events and other organizations which present opportunities for individuals or teams to answer questions from all areas of knowledge.

The Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund supports grant proposals from an endowment. Our decision making process is informed by a board members with experience with content creation and competition. We strive to increase the diversity of participants and events, and to make a positive impact at the local, regional, national, and international level.

More details will be forthcoming on a website under construction.

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Re: Sad news from Louisville

#23 Post by jaybee » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:53 am

Crap.

Ed is a legend here and will always remain as such. Just hoping all goes as well as it can with him.

Crap. Crap. Crap!
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#24 Post by Beebs52 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:00 am

jaybee wrote:Crap.

Ed is a legend here and will always remain as such. Just hoping all goes as well as it can with him.

Crap. Crap. Crap!
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#25 Post by SpacemanSpiff » Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:01 pm

Prayers to Ed and his family.
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