Had a friend of mine, Ron Campbell, post this on another website and I have his permission to re-post it here.
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Received a copy of an email from Carol and Jane, Wally's wife and daughter. Wally passed away last evening surround by his family. This man has meant so much to me over the past several years. He will be missed and I am so thankful for the time I got with him. Thoughts and prayers to the family

Ron

Sorry I don't know who or where I got this of Wally so I cannot give credit to the artist
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Although we never met, Wally and I were online friends for many years. I was lucky enough to be able to write a bio/interview on the man for SMC and benefited many times from his honest critique of my and other's woodturnings. He earned everyone's respect and I can honestly say - he had thousands of fans/friends from all over the world! He will be greatly missed! Thanks for everything Wally! RIP.