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I am deeply saddened to have to report yet another loss to our gay community. John Lewis, known to so many of us as TOQ ("Tired Old Queen"), died in Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital this evening, approximately 8:30pm. He had been suffering from pulmonary problems for the past several years.
Last Sunday, April 24, TOQ came to Pattaya and went to the hospital complaining of back pain. It turned out that he actually had a broken bone in his back. I have no idea how that happened, but the doctor said that was the least of his problems. He was immediately admitted because he was going into pulmonary failure. A couple days ago we were told there is no chance of recovery and his death is imminent.
He died in his sleep, with friends and his longtime boyfriend, Choa, at his side.
It is too soon to know about funeral arrangements. He died only two hours prior to this post. When the information becomes available it will be posted.