Erik, I am late to reply but am so sorry to hear this, it has always been a pleasure to wrangle technology with you. Please know I (and my colleagues) will do our utmost to ensure your digital life is preserved (or not) in whatever ways you wish, you have only to ask. Best, and as many good days as possible, to you and your family.

I would not be back in the Midwest, if it wasn’t for you Erik. Like others, I have been greatly influenced by your work, particularly Real Utopias. I still remember how floored I was when you emailed me back, the first time I reached out to you. A few days after that, I remember cutting vegetables in my kitchen, thinking “Damn, Erik Wright emailed me back.” While I obviously would have loved to study with you, I appreciate what I have learned from this blog and what I will always have in your books on my shelf. I am in Madison and more than happy to assist in whatever needs to be done. Much love.

Dear Erik,
I remember when I was in graduate school at Berkeley hearing other talk in warm, glowing terms of how Erik Olin Wright brought people together and created intellectual community. I also witnessed this quality first-hand when we overlapped as presidents at ASA.
It is with a heavy heart that I read this news. As the posts show, you have touched the lives of many of us, and, of course, countless readers beyond. This news from the HemoOnc must be difficult to absorb. I hope that you have many good days ahead where you feel relatively well.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Annette

Heartbroken. Thank you for all your years of scholarship, mentorship, and warmth.

Dear Erik, This is horribly sad. I am so thankful to have had some years as your colleague and remember your kindness and good advice. I hope you have as many good days as possible ahead. Laurie

Dear Erik,
I'm so sorry to read this news. I am always amazed at your capacity to write and share and organize, no matter what the obstacles. You continue to be an inspiration and I'm so grateful for all you have given to so many of us.

I'm really sorry to hear this, Erik, but as in so many things you continue to be an example to all of us. Keep fighting!

Erik, I only saw this today but had heard you were in ill health earlier. I'm truly sorry to hear about how you're doing and only hope that your situation is more palatable knowing the hundreds of folks who care about you and the thousands whom you've had a profound effect on whether through your work or classes. I was only able to take one course with you but I still talk about it periodically and your Real Utopias project gives me hope about the future.

All the best!

Erik: We feel very sorry to hear this. Will always remember your teaching and passion! Love, Ricky and Jing

Dear Erik, My heart breaks reading this. Sending love and strength your way. Jennie