Tributes pour in for the creator of Haloid and the Dead Fantasy series, who suffered a fatal allergic reaction
Monty Oum, an adored animator within the online gaming community, has died
after suffering from a
severe allergic reaction. He was 33.
severe allergic reaction. He was 33.
Oum was employed by Rooster Teeth, a production studio famed for its creation
of the comic science fiction web serues, Red vs Blue, for which he was one
of the writers. However, he initially won a loyal following by creating his
own gaming fan movies, such as Haloid in 2007 and his Dead Fantasy series,
which mashed up tropes and characters from popular games. He also helped to
animate video games such as Afro Samurai.
Oum was admitted
to hospital over the weekend, according to an update on Rooster
Teeth by his colleague Burnie.
A fund was established to help raise money for Oum's medical expenses. At
the time of writing, more
than $218,000 had been contributed.
Burnie paid tribute to Oum, writing: "Monty is a tremendous talent who
has accomplished so much in his young life. He has an amazing creative
ability and the drive to put it to use."
On Monday afternoon, a new update on Rooster Teeth stated that Oum has died on
Sunday. It explained: "10 days ago Monty suffered a severe allergic
reaction during a simple medical procedure that left him in a coma. Although
he fought bravely, his body was not able to recover. During his time in the
hospital he was well cared for and never in pain at any time."
It added: "We were so proud to be a part of his life and we will miss him
greatly." The website urged that fans honour Oum's memory by "simply
doing something creative. Use your imagination to make the world a better
place in any way that you can. If you know Monty like we do, then you know
he would certainly be doing that if he were able to."
Members of the gaming community have been paying tribute to Oum on social media by posting artwork, tributes and photographs.
Monty Oum may have left us, but he leaves behind many great works and inspiration #RIPMonty http://t.co/esB9PKa48f
— Justin Tholl (@Justin_Tholl) February 3, 2015
Rest In Peace #MontyOum pic.twitter.com/jpG7LkrfFG
— 진하 (@_greenisland) February 3, 2015
The world is so much more dim without the light that was Monty Oum. Gonna miss you man.
— Kyle Taylor (@KyleTaylor416) February 3, 2015
Thank you, Monty Oum, for all you've created. http://t.co/MJUe0IBDeG pic.twitter.com/UcuFq7Bljv
— E-dub (@Nijuukoo) February 3, 2015
Creativity was @montyoum 's Soul, and as long as we keep being curious little artists, Monty will never truly be gone pic.twitter.com/BjPt5lewRN
— 405th Halo Costuming (@405th) February 3, 2015
Still sad about @montyoum #RIPMonty I'll be donating proceeds from my extra #RWBY print sales http://t.co/TSTg4gYDBb pic.twitter.com/BCdhL22npD
— mark englert (@markenglert) February 3, 2015
Never knew Monty Oum personally but I've been following his work since Haloid. The world lost an amazing creative mind today.
— Lyle McDouchebag (@LyleMcDouchebag) February 2, 2015
Words can't describe
the sadness I feel for the loss of Monty Oum. My thoughts are with
Sheena and his family. I'll always love you, Monty.
— Michael Jones (@AH_Michael) February 2, 2015
A Fellow Artist Has Left us Too Early in Life,He & His Inspiration Will never Be forgotten..We Thank you Monty Oum. pic.twitter.com/Zur5ZGqpGm
— •VaL• (@CinniMinie) February 2, 2015
Oum is survived by his wife Sheena, his father Mony, and six siblings.
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