This is truly awful news to hear, and my heart goes out to WB's family and close friends.
Wild Bill started something amazing 11 years ago - something that has profoundly affected a lot of us here. He worked hard to start and maintain this site, and none of us should forget the impact he has made on us. I might not have agreed with him all the time, but I always had respect for him and thought he was a good guy. As someone who does web design, I've always admired his works and constant ambition to do new innovative things on the web. That passion and foresight was something truly to be respected. It's such a shame that this has happened.
Good bye William, and thanks for everything.