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BlackDevilX, 1988-2024

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TomFulp
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BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:29:35 (edited 2024-12-22 17:04:20)

Update: A crowdfunding campaign has launched to support Rob's family.


We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.


Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.



He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.


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His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:


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Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.


Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.


A message from Final Fantasy Sonic X voice actor, Stephen Lynch:



Please consider making a donation to Rob's family:


https://www.givesendgo.com/sayonarabdx


We've also loved seeing your FFSX art celebrating Rob's legacy!


Working on Nightmare Cops!

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BoiledMilkz
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:31:39

He'll be missed, he's clearly somebody many people cared about.

Not working on Nightmare Cops.

Also last post.

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PMHX-From-Scratch
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:40:50

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.

Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.

https://www.newgrounds.com/series/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/super-smash-allstars

He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.


His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:


Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.

Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.


its not 2025 yet and we lost two heros

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AZ0RZER0
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:41:37 (edited 2024-12-19 11:46:20)

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. He was someone with so much talent and passion. I only knew him for Final Fantasy Sonic X, a great series with so much replay value, but my condolences go to all his friends and family. Rest in peace, you will be missed.

Kidnap the Sandy Claws, chop him into bits

Mr. Oogie Boogie is sure to get his kicks

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BlueMonday1984
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:42:34

He will be dearly missed. I just hope 2025 doesn't bring more horrors like this.

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Anonicus
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:43:19

Fuck... I grew up to some of his stuff, This kinda hit me pretty hard hearing about this.


Rest In Peace to a Legend..

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OnyxGalaria
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:45:51 (edited 2024-12-19 11:45:57)

I might not have known him, but his name rings a bell.

Could be deja vu, but he will be missed dearly. :(


Rest easy, my friend. o7

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DeaghlanNG
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:45:58

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:


Goddamn. I was literally just playing one of his old games yesterday. Fuck.

RIP

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Dungeonation
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:49:46

Rest in peace 💚

(GIF by @Memorizor)

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ejulia14
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:55:35

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.

Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.

https://www.newgrounds.com/series/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/super-smash-allstars

He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.


His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:


Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.

Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.

I did not grow up with his work. However, he will indeed be missed by millions

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Simoes1000
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:58:05

We've lost another person. He really seemed nice. Goodbye.

Artist, animator, voice actor, editor and background artist.

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BottleTopBillFanclub
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:58:38

Rest in peace, Rob Lewis.


It is very shocking and sad. Losing a family member is devastating.

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Anamonator
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 11:59:44

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.

Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.

https://www.newgrounds.com/series/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/super-smash-allstars

He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.


His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:


Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.

Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.


Its sad that a lot of people are loosing their lives in 2024. We literally just lost another newgrounder not to long ago. Rest in peace BlackDevilX you will be missed.

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TheBestBroster
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:14:07

RIP


And so close to christmas too, thats a fuckin shame. Hope his family n everything is holding up ok

I'm the best for a reason.

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Royal-Harmonica
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:21:40

fuck

xoxo 💋 (ps: okay I guess you can watch TRW)

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blazermax
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:22:36 (edited 2024-12-19 12:34:17)

This man gave me and a lot of people a great community to connect with others over our shared interests through his work. Personally, HellBlazeCafe was the main reason I even attempted to try my hand at Flash/Sprite stuff. He will be missed.

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KubaAdrianowicz
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:34:38

I'm sorry to hear this, already two flash developers died this year and I even played their games. Although I did not know BlackDevilX personally, I wish him to rest in peace and my condolences to his loved ones and fans.  

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Carazul
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:38:09

RIP, he brought a lot of fun and joy to me and plenty of others who enjoyed his work from so long ago, I'm sure he will at least continue to entertain others with them

I don't talk much but I draw a lot. (My Art)

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Tomy7
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:48:18

His creations are part of my childhood, condolences to all his family and friends...

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ShangXian
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:48:29

Damn, I'm deeply sorry to hear this new. I never had occasion to directly interact with this person, but I am discovering his works right now and I must say he had lots of talent and creativity. I am exploring his Final Fantasy Sonic X series and I already love it with its engaging story.


Rest in peace, I send my condolences to the family, friends and people who met him.

Dort wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen- Heinrich Heine

La religione promette, la scienza mantiene- OsaSapere

Flaws are the best: they create anomalies, and anomalies bend into creativity-EmsDeLaRoZ

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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 12:49:24

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.

Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.

https://www.newgrounds.com/series/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/super-smash-allstars

He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.


His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:


Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.

Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.


Rest in peace, my man 💪💖

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RealTin3Sn
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:06:57 (edited 2024-12-19 13:07:20)

RIP Lewis-san.


Never played anything you made, but you seemed like a great and lovely human being, gone far too early. Heart attacks suck.


-T3.

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RavioliBox
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:21:53

Truly heartbreaking man. Another Legend taken from us. Rest in Peace Rob Lewis.

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JRetrioX
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:23:48

I got back from work this morning and saw the news. I'm so sad to see him gone. FFSX was a huge part of my childhood on the internet. Rest in peace, BDX.

Let's go

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X3LL3N
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:31:27

Yet another king has fallen :(

Imagine being french

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NeoMeteora
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:32:46

Final fantasy Sonic X had a HUGE role in my childhood and even nowadays I'd just play the FFSX games occasionally, because it never stopped being important to me. His art was really influential to many young people on the internet in the 2000's, these are very sad news to wake up to, my condolences go toward his family and loved ones, rest in peace Rob Lewis.

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Yomuchan
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:35:30

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.

The site that stole your flashes, joystickflash .com no longer exists. Rest in peace dude, and may your works live on forever.

PU PI PI PU PI PIII

PU PI PI PU PI PIII

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StickmanMarkinson
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:43:27

Rest in peace, it's sad to see another contributor go.

SM/AMA/FAQs (Now both are ready, well sort of) My shortcuts

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TangoStar
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:48:04

His flashes defined my childhood. All my friends in elementary school were fans of the Final Fantasy Sonic X series. Even though we couldn't understand the dialogue (we were brazilian with a limited knowledge of the english language, after all), it was just too cool to see these epic fights and characters that we have never seen before. My biggest regret is to have never known the person behind the work better!

Thank you for everything Rob, rest in peace knowing that many people of all ages around the world have been, and will continue to be, happy thanks to what you gifted us.

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OatmealPecheneg
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Response to BlackDevilX, 1988-2024 2024-12-19 13:57:13

At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:
Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.

Rest in pease, fallen brother

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