We're deeply saddened to learn that colour management expert, author and Pixel Genius partner Bruce Fraser is gravely ill. A posting on Pixel Genius' PhotoshopNews website describes his battle with lung cancer over the last several months:

Some of our visitors to PhotoshopNews may already be aware that Bruce Fraser, noted author, lecturer and “color geek”, was diagnosed several months ago with terminal lung cancer. Early last month we reported from Photo Plus, New York that Bruce was too ill to attend the annual Pixel Mafia dinner. At that time Bruce was about to start a course of chemotherapy that offered an optimistic prognosis. Unfortunately, the treatment has not been successful and the cancer has since progressed. Bruce is now severely ill and it is the opinion of Bruce, his wife Angela and the doctors, that he now probably has but a very short time left. He is being cared for at home by Angela and support nursing staff.

Our thoughts are with him and his family.

Earlier today, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) named Bruce Fraser as the inaugural recipient of the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award.