Sad news, indeed. He was just 70, which sounds younger and younger these days. He was always cheerful, happy to visit with one and all. His obituary spoke of his passion for travel. He was certainly one of us.
Stu was a world traveler. In his lifetime, he was able to travel to India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Greece, Peru, Mexico, and numerous other locations.
One of his last posts in FT was in 2016, sending his regrets for a San Diego meal. Stu, we miss you.