Ollie Talks Airsoft

[Enid_Puceflange]

Ollie has popped up with another video on his Green Goblin build

With a health update a few minutes before the end of the video.

Good to see that the fella is looking healthy 

 

 

[rj1986]

Considering what's going on inside him, he looks really good.

[Colin Allen]

1 hour ago, rj1986 said:

Considering what's going on inside him, he looks really good.

Huge respect for him.

[ButcherBill]

Does anyone know how Ollie is?

 

Been 3 months since his last video on YT.

[Galvatron]

From his last video, he expected a tough few months ahead as he said he'd be on an aggressive round of chemo.

[Enid_Puceflange]

A happy update

I just spotted this on one of the discord groups

Ollie was apparently out to a game last weekend 👍

 

Edited March 10 by Enid_Puceflange

[danbo666]

I'm new to the forum as I've only recently signed up to buy stuff from the classifieds (at Ollie's recommendation). I know how much of an impact Ollie had on the community so thought you all deserve an update, but I'm afraid that I've only got crap news. Ollie went into hospital at the end of last week for a procedure. Myself and few other friends from our school days went to visit from Norfolk anyway. Ollie's blood pressure was very low Saturday  and he had very limited bursts of consciousness. They managed to stabilise him and they were hoping to get him back home for Sunday. Unfortunately he continued to decline and when we rocked up at 11:40ish we where invited into his room by his family. Over the next hour or so we swapped stories about our shenanigans with Ollie over the years, and  at some point Ollie seamlessly transitioned from this plane of existence with a smile on his face surrounded by people that loved him. Ollie was very brave at the end.

[Colin Allen]

1 hour ago, danbo666 said:

I'm new to the forum as I've only recently signed up to buy stuff from the classifieds (at Ollie's recommendation). I know how much of an impact Ollie had on the community so thought you all deserve an update, but I'm afraid that I've only got crap news. Ollie went into hospital at the end of last week for a procedure. Myself and few other friends from our school days went to visit from Norfolk anyway. Ollie's blood pressure was very low Saturday  and he had very limited bursts of consciousness. They managed to stabilise him and they were hoping to get him back home for Sunday. Unfortunately he continued to decline and when we rocked up at 11:40ish we were invited into his room by his family. Over the next hour or so we swapped stories about our shenanigans with Ollie over the years, and  at some point Ollie seamlessly transitioned from this plane of existence with a smile on his face surrounded by people that loved him. Ollie was very brave at the end.

I am so sorry for the loss of someone who was obviously loved by you all.  The way that Ollie dealt with his illness was inspirational.

[kizzle]

1 hour ago, danbo666 said:

I'm new to the forum as I've only recently signed up to buy stuff from the classifieds (at Ollie's recommendation). I know how much of an impact Ollie had on the community so thought you all deserve an update, but I'm afraid that I've only got crap news. Ollie went into hospital at the end of last week for a procedure. Myself and few other friends from our school days went to visit from Norfolk anyway. Ollie's blood pressure was very low Saturday  and he had very limited bursts of consciousness. They managed to stabilise him and they were hoping to get him back home for Sunday. Unfortunately he continued to decline and when we rocked up at 11:40ish we where invited into his room by his family. Over the next hour or so we swapped stories about our shenanigans with Ollie over the years, and  at some point Ollie seamlessly transitioned from this plane of existence with a smile on his face surrounded by people that loved him. Ollie was very brave at the end.

 

Awful news. His love of the MWS helped push me into taking the plunge myself and I have never looked back. May he rest in peace.

[BigAl]

A great loss to the community. RIP Ollie.

[Emergencychimps]

Huge loss to the community. 

 

Thank you for sharing with us. 

 

Thinking of all his friends and family at this time. 

[AidanSWYD]

Cancer fucking sucks! Sorry to hear that dude! Ollie was a massive influence on myself and i can imagine thousands of other gbbr lovers out there! Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends! ❤️ R.I.P Ollie

[EDcase]

Sad news but he's at peace now

[Enid_Puceflange]

Sad news if it’s true 

@danbo666

Discord groups are reporting your post as “false news”

And associating it to links with a charity go funding scam

Any comment buddy?

[novioman]

If this is false news it’s very sick

[Jez_Armstrong]

1 hour ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

Sad news if it’s true 

@danbo666

Discord groups are reporting your post as “false news”

And associating it to links with a charity go funding scam

Any comment buddy?

Got a link to the chats in the discord? 

[danbo666]

1 hour ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

Sad news if it’s true 

@danbo666

Discord groups are reporting your post as “false news”

And associating it to links with a charity go funding scam

Any comment buddy?

I'm not on the discord group, but I was in the room with him when it happened so can assure you that sadly it isn't. I'm not related to the false gofundme (Ollie has decried any such things on his channel as well, there are no legitimate charity requests beyond the odd thing the chaps at pewhub raise), I'm merely the messenger. 

It's still new news so I appreciate everyone's apprehension though. I've known him since school (which was f'king ages ago) and he truly is my best mate, so I don't want to believe it either. 

 

EDIT- I just wanted to clarify. Pewhub have been raising money for registered cancer charities. DO NOT PAY INTO ANY GOFUNDMES OR OTHER SCAMS USING OLLIE. He hated those guys!

 

I'll not respond to any further queries as to avoid feeding the rumour mill. if anyone was at Ollie's last birthday skirmish and wishes to confirm that I'm a real person; I was the twat with the beard, long hair and leather jacket looking after his mum and brother.

 

 

Edited 10 hours ago by danbo666
Additional info

[Enid_Puceflange]

17 minutes ago, Jez_Armstrong said:

Got a link to the chats in the discord? 

 

I don’t know if you can post a link, but have screenshot the discussion thus far

I am not trying to discredit danbo666, if he has lost a good mate, that’s almost as bad as trying to scam people with Oli’s passing.

Having lost friends and family to “C” over the years, I can relate to how his close ones will be feeling

 

 

 

 

16 minutes ago, danbo666 said:

I'm not on the discord group, but I was in the room with him when it happened so can assure you that sadly it isn't. I'm not related to the false gofundme (Ollie has decried any such things on his channel as well, there are no legitimate charity requests beyond the odd thing the chaps at pewhub raise), I'm merely the messenger. 

It's still new news so I appreciate everyone's apprehension though. I've known him since school (which was f'king ages ago) and he truly is my best mate, so I don't want to believe it either. 

If you know Oli, I’m terribly sorry for your loss

Have peace that Oli had friends around him in his final moments, his smile will have said it all.

Edited 10 hours ago by Enid_Puceflange

[Galvatron]

The Airsoft Discord 2.0 is also questioning its authenticity.

 

Not wishing to dismiss you, danbo666 - we have to be cautious with just 3 posts to your name where anyone can claim to know Ollie - but I'd rather wait to hear from Mike at PewHubTV or somebody else who has a known close friendship or relationship with him.

[1st commando]

I believe it will be at least a few days before any statement comes out from mike or anyone but sadly it is true 

[Jez_Armstrong]

19 minutes ago, 1st commando said:

I believe it will be at least a few days before any statement comes out from mike or anyone but sadly it is true 

From this source, I can 100% trust 

 

Thanks 🙏

 

I have it on good authority that Danbo666 is a friend of Ollies

 

 

[Galvatron]

I understand too why Mike is unable to announce the very sad news right now and Dan has relieved my caution.

 

Damn, Ollie was open about the grim diagnosis and didn't expectations but it doesn't make hearing this easier. Having a decent chin wag with him at the Midlands Airsoft Fair and discovering we have somewhat similar professional backgrounds while nerding out about barrel and bucking combinations formed a bond quite quickly.

 

I can only imagine how devastating this is for his closest friends and family. Ollie's not only raised awareness of bowel cancer but done the most extraordinary job helping unite airsoft communities and create new airsoft fans. Fighting it as bravely as he did is something I hope I can do if I had to battle a terminal illness.

 

Rest easy, Ollie.