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Forum Index : Electronics : Sad News, Warpspeed ,Tony Le grip is in hospital

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Murphy's friend

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Posted: 07:19am 01 Jun 2026
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I just had a phone call from his neighbour about this but, being in Perth WA, there is little I can do.
Apparently, Tony is not verbal and they are looking for relatives. If anybody in Melbourne knows Tony (Warpspeed) personally I'm sure the authorities would appreciate information about him.

Sorry to post here but it's where Tony hang out while he was on this forum.

Klaus in Perth
 
KeepIS

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Posted: 07:44am 01 Jun 2026
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Very sad to hear Klaus, thank you so much for posting and letting us know, I've valued and admired his insight and skills for years
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rogerdw
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Posted: 11:08am 01 Jun 2026
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Thank you for letting us know Klaus. I haven't been here for ages and wasn't expecting this.

I had an email from Tony back on the 16th and replied on the 18th, but hadn't heard anything since, which was a bit unusual.

He'd mentioned he was slowing down and his legs weren't working so well, but otherwise he sounded good.

I do remember him telling me that he was an only child and had never married or had children. So I am not aware of other relatives.

I think Phil (Haxby) is located relatively close and had visited, but I don't know if he may know any more  ...  and didn't Mark visit him at times  ...  maybe he may know more of his circumstances.

I'll give Phil a call, I have his number.
Cheers,  Roger
 
rogerdw
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Posted: 11:23am 01 Jun 2026
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Klaus, I just spoke to Phil (Haxby) ... he lives fairly close.

I've sent you his phone number by email and maybe he can speak to Tony's neighbour to get more details.
Cheers,  Roger
 
Haxby

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Posted: 11:50am 01 Jun 2026
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Hi all, sorry to hear this news.
I'm not far from his house. Let me know how I can help.
 
renewableMark

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Posted: 12:09pm 01 Jun 2026
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Hi everyone,
that is very sad news, he is such a top fella, always willing to help, such a shame he never had a family.
Unfortunately I can't help about relatives or even other friends, he was almost deaf, so talking to him was very hard in person.

I still haven't fired up my Warpinverter, I was going to do the final wiring for the 240 and Tony was going to come over and test it with me, but work,family, other hobbies got in the way and I never got around to it.

Looks like that will never happen now, I feel bad about that, he would have liked to see another of his designs fire up and run.

That's a shame if he doesn't get better.
Cheers Caveman Mark
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tinyt
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Posted: 12:37pm 01 Jun 2026
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Sorry to hear this. He is one of my mentors here. He always guides me in all my projects here and in the diy solar power forum.
 
Haxby

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Posted: 12:52pm 01 Jun 2026
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Hi all,
I just spoke to the hospital. He is going ok. I will visit him tomorrow.
 
Revlac

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Posted: 01:21pm 01 Jun 2026
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Sad to hear about his decline in health, He has always helped others on many forums and to my knowledge hasn't asked for help on projects but offered his knowledge to us all.
Cheers Aaron
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rogerdw
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Posted: 01:28pm 01 Jun 2026
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  Haxby said  Hi all,
I just spoke to the hospital. He is going ok. I will visit him tomorrow.


That is awesome news Phil, thank you so much. Give him my love and tell him to get better. I have questions still.  
Cheers,  Roger
 
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