Dave Cockrum RIP

I just read on Mark Evanier's blog that artist Dave Cockrum passed away this morning due to complications from diabetes. He was 63. As Mark noted, he made the transition from fan artist to pro, leaving his mark of Legion of Superheroes and helped shape the X-Men when the team was revamped in the mid-70's with Wolverine, Colossus, etc. He will be missed.