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by Michael Gray 
Oct 23rd 2008 at 5:00PM
You may remember the story of Ezra Chatterton. He and his father played together in Azeroth, using the World of Warcraft to spend quality time with one another. Ezra had a brain tumor. Thanks to help from the Make-A-Wish foundation and Blizzard, Ezra was able to live out some of his dream of being a game developer. You can see his influence in the Merciless Gladiator's Crossbow of the Phoenix, which is finely crafted to ePhoenix's specification. Ezra was the rider for the first phoenix mount in game. But, only a few months ago, we heard the frightening news that Ezra had suffered a stroke.
Reader Sedna directed us to Ezra's web site for the saddening news. Ezra passed away on Monday, October 20th, at 10PM pacific time. We at WoW Insider would like to offer our sympathies to Ezra's family. Both they and Ezra are in our thoughts. His story was an inspiring one, and we will not forget ePhoenix.
(Edit: We are turning off comments for the evening. We thank everyone for their positive thoughts, and are happy to see so many warm feelings from the community for someone who deserves them.)Filed under: Fan stuff, News items
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 14)
Rudi Oct 23rd 2008 5:23PM
Is there a quest dedicated to Ezra?
Tumleren Oct 23rd 2008 5:27PM
As a part of his visit at Blizzard (through the Make-A-Wish foundation) he got to design the Merciless Gladiator's Crossbow of the Phoenix (hence the name), and a quest in Mulgore, involving the player trying to catch a dog - I can't remember if it was specificaly Ezra's dog.
Look it up on google or wowhead
Pex-Corrh Oct 23rd 2008 7:35PM
There's a Tauren standing on the bridge north of Bloodhoof Village. When you walk past, he asks you for help finding his dog. That's the quest Ezra helped design, as well as recording the voice for Ahab Wheathoof, the quest giver.
http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=11129
rick gregory Oct 23rd 2008 5:14PM
aww damn.... I was so hoping he'd make it. RIP little guy. To his family... take care. To Blizzard and the Make A Wish foundation... you did a good job brightening a child's life. Thank you.
Nevermore Oct 23rd 2008 5:14PM
RIP my friend. May you continue to journey through lands of magic and wonder.
bear Oct 23rd 2008 5:15PM
youre probably riding a phoenix mount right now, youll always be remembered and missed but youre in far better hands now.
rest in peace ezra : )
Aelinas Oct 23rd 2008 5:25PM
Ugh. I have a son about his age. No kid should -ever- have to deal with something like this.
I hope his family gains some measure of comfort from the legions of people sending them well-wishes today.
RIP Ezra
VSUReaper Oct 23rd 2008 5:15PM
RIP lil bud. I enjoyed the ideas he got implemented into the game.
I hope Blizz can put some sort of memorial for him in game. He deserves it.
Thijz Oct 23rd 2008 5:31PM
They probably will :) Rest in peace Ezra, you'll always be in the hearts of millions of people :)
equinn Oct 23rd 2008 6:01PM
They will, like they did for the guy who died during the dev stage of vanilla wow.
RIP Ezra Chatterton
Thoralf Oct 23rd 2008 5:16PM
Rest in Peace little boy!
Such a shame that someone has to die so young. Thumbs up for his daddy to try everything to cheer him up.
Bjara Oct 23rd 2008 5:17PM
His family is in my thoughts. Rest in peace, Ezra.
MDC Oct 23rd 2008 5:17PM
"We will hear your hammer thunder across the mountaintops. Ride hard into the hereafter, brother. The halls of our ancestors await you."
Aaron Wallace Oct 23rd 2008 5:18PM
A memorial for Ezra is a great idea.
SeanOr101 Oct 23rd 2008 5:17PM
That is so awesome that he got to design the Crossbow of the Phoenix. Props to Blizzard for helping this brave boy achieve his dream.
Our thoughts are with you Ezra, God Bless.
ubergrendle Oct 23rd 2008 5:19PM
My retribution paladin shall provide an honour guard for Ahab tonight, both in the memory of Ezra and in defiance of the waves of scourge that threaten his avatar.
Levina Oct 23rd 2008 5:21PM
WoW I was just talking about him the other day.
Nilrum Oct 23rd 2008 5:19PM
Sleep well, dear Ezra! You have touched not only my life but so many others. Our thoughts, prayers, and good thoughts are sent out to his family.
Bloodletter Oct 23rd 2008 5:20PM
RIP Ezra :(
This post made my heart sink. I was really hoping he'd pull through.
You will always be remembered. My condolences to his family and friends.
Cancer is a horrible thing to be afflicted with, especially at a young age. Stories like these make me happy to be alive.
God rest your soul, Mr.Chatterton.
prudychick Oct 23rd 2008 5:20PM
/cry (& IRL too). My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.