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Francis Tsai Obituary

Digital artist Francis Tsai, who for the last years of his life used eye-tracking technology he helped refine to continue creating his science fiction-themed artwork, has died. Tsai, who lived in Austin, was the subject of a lengthy 2013 profile in the American-Statesman that detailed the way he used a tablet and bleeding-edge software to continue his work despite the loss of movement in nearly his entire body from ALS.
Published by Austin American-Statesman on Apr. 25, 2015.

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Louise Hong

May 22, 2015

Dear Sawako and
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Francis was such a talented artist! He will be forever
missed. ""

The Hong Family,
Louise, Karen & John, Chris & ChiaMei

May 7, 2015

Written for his Uncle Francis aka Uncle Itsuo, by Makoto:

Beyond the Stars

Travel past the shining stars
To a world that isn't ours...

A world where things don't die
A world where imaginations fly...

Here can be a happy place
Out in endless dreamy space...

I'll be there, and there I'll sit
Basking in Utopia
Enjoying the place
Beyond the Stars

JIN & TINA LEO

May 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yoko & Noboru Takaesu

April 29, 2015

We are very sorry to hear about Itsuo-chan.
We remember dinner with Linda and Itsuo-chan in Tokyo.
He was always gentle and a very good person.
We pray that his soul may rest in peace.

Kristen Peek

April 28, 2015

Dear Yung Mei and Sawako, I was deeply saddened to hear about Francis. Truly an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts are so with you and your family. Kristen Peek

Jun Takaesu

April 28, 2015

About 35 years ago,
You came to Tokyo for the first time and read my Japanese comics eagerly.
You've evolved the experience.
Your work is ingenious.
Your work is a treasure of my family.

Arigatou Itsuo-cyan.
Austin de tukuttekureta razania,oisikattadesu.

You are a pride of we cousins.

Your cousin Jun Takaesu

April 27, 2015

Too yong to so long. Sadness overwhelmed me.
With courage and determination you lived your short life.
Such a talented artist ! my nephew ! my pride !
You will be forever remembered.
Aunt Etsuko,Tokyou,Japan

Steve Valladolid

April 27, 2015

My sincere condolences. I only met Francis a few times but even so, it was obvious that he was a great guy. Plus he could draw Iron Man like no other! Rest in peace, Francis.

Paul & Sharon Johnson

April 26, 2015

Yung Mei, Sawako, and Family--
We are very sorry to hear about Francis and want you to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. We offer our sincere condolences during this time of grief and certainly wish you comfort and strength in the days ahead.

Nan Lin

April 26, 2015

Nan and Alice Lin

Linda McGowan

April 26, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Stuart Grauer

April 26, 2015

Our thoughts, care and condolences go to you Linda, with appreciation for your big heart. - Stuart Grauer, The Grauer School

David Meyer

April 25, 2015

Linda,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. On behalf of the entire Grauer School family please accept our sincerest condolences.

April 25, 2015

Linda, My thoughts are with you. We will always think of Francis when we look at our beautiful paintings he created. He will continue to inspire us!

rich and Cindy vengroff

April 25, 2015

Yung-mei & Sawako. Cindy and I were deeply saddened to learn of theloss of a wonderful creative mind you have our deepest sympathy

April 24, 2015

Yung Mei and Sawako, I wanted you to know how much I'm thinking about you and wishing you strength and peace. Love, Mary Peek

Pat Carberry

April 24, 2015

Linda,
I was so sorry to hear about Francis'. He was truly a remarkable man and artist. My thoughts are with you.
Pat Carberry (Violet's Mom)

April 24, 2015

We are so very sorry, dear friends. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Love, George and Francie Lowe.

Alexandra Catron Anderson

April 24, 2015

Dear Marice and family, though we have not kept in touch, I noticed and remembered Francis' name today. I am so very sorry for you and your family and wish you much strength in this difficult time. All my best wishes for you.

Dena Kellogg

April 24, 2015

Francis, you will be missed so much.

April 24, 2015

To Yung Mei, Suwako, Marice, Linda and all the family and caretakers. We grieve with you at this time, but also rejoice that the world was blessed with Francis and his art. He touched so many people in such profound ways. We thank God for his presence in the world. Jerry and Dena Matthews

quintin ivy

April 24, 2015

Very inspirational artist. Used to view his site all the time. He will be missed.

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