RIP Mark Hathaway

[Mrs Clarkeycakes]

I hove posted this here because Mark was such a big big part of Franz and the fan club.

Tue 10th August 2010 8.18AM
Mark Hathaway


We are sorry to announce that Mark Hathaway recently died after struggling with a long-standing illness.
Mark was very close to the band: he ran our official fanclub and was a friend.

He was also a friend to many people across the world through the fanclub. If you knew Mark and would like to say a few words, please do so with comments below:

RIP Mark, You were a decent, honest bloke - a genuine fan with the right ideas. I am sorry that our paths didn't cross more often and I know you will be missed from the Franzy community.

Last time I saw Mark was outside on the steps outside Debaser Medis in Stockholm and the last contact we had was when he was asking for my Macbeth pics for issue 5 of the fanzine.

[Not Ulysses]

I'm really sorry to hear this. I didn't know his illness was that serious.
I appreciate how much work he used to put into franzferdinand.net and the fanclub.

RIP Mark. You will be missed.

[Mrs Clarkeycakes]

The home page image/s has now been replaced by the announcement, and quite rightly too. Mark bought together a lot of Franz fans that don't have access to the net, along with people like us. Nothing was too much for him - he didn't seem to have any airs or graces and was very approachable, though when he came up to me in Stockholm and called me by name it took me a minute to realise who he was and that I'd seen him at the Macbeth.

[Elle Tonight]

R.i.p. great man.

You'll remain in Franz' hearts.

[Amazeballs]

R.I.P. Mark xxx

[famousblueraincoat]

I never met him personally but he did a great job on the fanclub. Poor love. At least he's free from pain and illness now.
xxx

[Rietveld]

RIP Mark. An awesome bloke was he. An extraordinary guy and a model of how every fan should act. Fantastic work he did here. I hope that from wherever he might be to give the band support and us to, keep running this place, not only for the band, but for Mark also.
RIP Mark. Again. I didn't have the chance to know him personally but he was great, this is a sad thing.
Je le souhait un trop bon voyage.

[Mrs Clarkeycakes]

Fri 13th August 2010 9.30AM

lexxo


These comments are very moving. Mark had such an impact on so many people's lives across the world. He was gentle, idealistic and passionate, someone we were proud to share the band's life with.

Obviously we are all still quite shocked by this loss, as I'm sure everyone who knew him is. He became very close to the band - often hanging out with us back stage at festivals and gigs around the world, so his loss has had quite an impact on us.

It seems he is still bright in the thoughts, memories and lives of everyone he came into contact with.

Alex

[Mrs Clarkeycakes]

Well I guess you can't gush too much when it ain't family...

At least Alex bothered to post something. Mark's moms post was also lovely

[Mrs Clarkeycakes]

It's on dot co dot uk Lauz. Most recent entry on diary page and also comes up on homepage now

[merzkynadsat]

That really really sucks. RIP Mark