R.I.P. Thomas Fekete, Surfer Blood guitarist

Thomas Fekete, longtime guitarist for the alt-rock band Surfer Blood, died yesterday evening after a year-long battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 27.
Last year, Fekete was forced to leave the band after being diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that had spread to his lungs and spine. Writing on the GoFundMe page that his bandmates created to help alleviate medical expenses, his wife Jessica Fekete announced his death:
Our sweet Thomas passed on last night, peacefully in his sleep, holding my hand. With one last sigh, he let go of the burden of pain and suffering that he has been bravely carrying for so long. I am full of comfort knowing that he is now free, and long for the day I get to be with him again.
May we all carry on Thomas’ legacy by being the very best versions of ourselves for the rest of our days, and do as much as we can to help others in his honor. If we can strive to be half the person Thomas was, this world will be a better place.
Surfer Blood responded to the news on the band’s Twitter account.
I love you Thom. Thank you for being part of my life. I’ll never meet anyone like you again & I’ll miss you everyday pic.twitter.com/LUHQAU1MvO