Also submitted here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22530271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22530271 I'll repeat here what I said there: I was pri

Also submitted here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22530271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22530271 I'll repeat here what I said there: I was privileged to know Richard and spend some time with him. He was a phenomenal mathematician, and a gentle soul. I will miss his wit, wisdom, intelligence, and conversation.