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[patgund]

I found out that Kate Worley, co-creator of the "Omaha the Cat Dancer" comic series, died June 6th after a battle with spinal cancer.

http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2004_06_07.html#004207

Ironically, only a few days before hand, there was an announcement that she had patched things up enough with her ex-husband, Omaha co-creator Reed Waller, that they were planning to finish the Omaha series, (the series ended on a cliffhanger when they split up).

Now, the series may never be finished. Worse than that, a talented artist is no longer with us.

Rest in Peace Ms. Worley.

Comments

[sablefirebird.livejournal.com]

I've always heard that bad news/sad news (especially deaths) comes in threes. This one was the third of a set that cover a large area of my life. I was a big fan of Omaha partly because it was well drawn, but more because the storyline was great. I remember being impressed that Reed Waller admitted that the credit for the quality belonged to Kate Worley. I was sorry to hear that the parting between the two of them had been such that they could not work together any more. I'm even more sorry to hear that she is no longer with us, and even with the cliffhanger ending, I would still back up the author of the articles statement. If you get the chance to buy *any* of the Omaha the Cat Dancer books, grab them. They are well worth reading and owning.

[farmount.livejournal.com]

Sigh.

I seem to recall hearing years ago that Kate Worley had cancer (did not know where) and that it was unlikely that Omaha would ever have an ending.

It's sad, though, to have it confirmed.

May she be able to create just as great a story wherever she is now.

[angelique69.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear this as Omaha was one of my favorites. Thanks for letting us know, sweetie. Blessed Be, Angelique