Diaspora Co-Founder Ilya Zhitomirskiy Passes Away At 22

[alexalex]

Late last night, word began to spread around the tech community that one of

Diaspora?s four co-founders, Ilya Zhitomirskiy, had passed away. With much sadness, we?ve now confirmed this terrible news with the Diaspora team.

The news is incredibly jarring, to the point that much else I could say escapes me. Ilya was just 22. To see any member of our community pass is sad, but for one so young to go is absolutely crushing. The cause of death is currently unconfirmed.

Our sincerest condolences to Ilya?s family, friends, and the entire Diaspora team.

Update: While I originally wrote that Ilya was 21, one of his friends reached out to let us know that he had just recently turned 22.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/13/diaspora-co-founder-ilya-zhitomirskiy-passes-away-at-21/

[firey]

Wow, same age as me. Was reading on the link you sourced, seems to be a lot of speculation that he committed suicide.

[Glassed Silver]

Wow, that's sad!

My condolences, may he rest in peace.

Darn, 22 years is waaay to young! :(

Glassed Silver:mac

[LittleNeutrino Veteran]

truly sad, not only is it diffucult to lose a team member but also with the age it makes it more difficult.