In Memory of Greg Newton

The Seeking Alpha community mourns the tragic and premature death of longtime SA contributor Greg Newton. Dave Fry sadly reports that Greg suffered a fatal heart attack Thursday while driving to meet his fiancee in Florida.

On his blog, Naked Shorts, and on the pages of SA, Greg's witty and biting critique of hedge fund industry hubris proved altogether prescient over the course of the past year.

Our thoughts are with Greg's loved ones at this time.

May he rest in peace.

Comments

[David Jackson]

This is tragic news. Many of us were fans of Greg and his writing, and will miss him.

2009 Apr 03 08:40 AM

[TMac]

Our thoughts go out Greg's family and friends. It was always a pleasure to read his musings. May the blessings be with him.

2009 Apr 03 09:24 AM

[klarsolo]

My condolences to his friends & family in these sad times; may they find the strength to cope with this unexpected loss. Greg was a good, balanced and insightful contributor and will be missed on this page.

2009 Apr 03 09:26 AM

[coloneldebugger]

It was shocking and saddening to hear this news today. The rainy skies in the DC area are fitting. His insights and podcasts with Dave Fry were a regular part of my days. He will be missed.

2009 Apr 03 09:42 AM

[jmward22]

My condolences to the Greg Newton family. I enjoyed the podcasts that he did with David Fry. He will be sorely missed.

F.I.P.

Thanks,
Jim

2009 Apr 03 10:07 AM

[GregC]

I loved your writing, Greg! Your articles were insightful and helpful to many thousands of people, and they sparkled with wit. If making other peoples' time on Earth just a bit more enjoyable is the mark of a good life - and I think it is - then you've done well.

Thank you, and Godspeed,

-Greg.

2009 Apr 03 11:56 AM

[dondon]

You don't know these people personally but because of almost daily contact through SA you begin to build a relationship. You don't realize the extent of the relationship until that author tragically passes on.

2009 Apr 03 12:56 PM

[Rick Konrad]

I am saddened by this news. Greg's wit and insight will be missed. His musings frequently railed against parts of the hedge fund world that he found to be quite naked and devoid of due diligence, well before the Madoff fiasco gained public notoriety.

My condolences to his family and friends. A life well-lived! Rest in peace.

2009 Apr 03 01:05 PM

[corey mendel]

R.I.P. Greg Newton

2009 Apr 03 02:55 PM

[seannie]

Very sorry to hear this news - I much appreciated Greg's wisdom and humor and will miss his contributions greatly.

With sincere condolences to all who knew him personally.

2009 Apr 03 04:15 PM

[fatcat]

Peace brother...you fought the good fight...

2009 Apr 03 08:07 PM

[Christopher Whalen]

I never met Greg but really appreciated his work. En paz descanse!

2009 Apr 04 08:28 AM

[Paul V. Azzopardi]

My condolences - I read many of his contributions, a very wise man. Rest in peace.

2009 Apr 04 11:48 AM

[OldLimey]

You made a difference. You will be missed.

2009 Apr 04 02:40 PM

[Jimmy in Ohio]

I am sorry for your loss. May God bless his family and friends.

2009 Apr 04 11:03 PM

[O-B-WON]

One less true patriotic American... see you on the flip side...

...jAke

2009 Apr 05 12:34 AM

[Aaron Singer]

I am so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. Greg had a knack for on-the-mark ideas and was such a great contributor. I wish Greg's family and fiance solace and warm memories of this great man.

2009 Apr 05 07:02 AM

[Hedge Fund Invest]

You will be missed!

2009 Apr 05 02:59 PM

[Boaz Berkowitz]

My deepest condolences. You will be missed.

2009 Apr 05 03:11 PM

[DuffBeer]

We came here to seek knowledge from those who wished to share theirs with us. We became friends of those we actually never meet
yet we will miss them . Death is a part of life we wish did not occur yet it has visited our friend Greg who we will all miss.
I hold a hip hip for him,
Cheer DuffBeer

2009 Apr 06 03:57 PM