CCP Games and EVE Online developers have a very sad piece of news for a Sunday morning. Laura "Taera" Genender, a relatively new member of the EVE team, passed away on August 13th. Long known at MMORPG.com, Laura had recently joined CCP as an associate community manager and was on the schedule to attend this week's PAX in Seattle, Washington.

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share with you the news about the passing of Associate Community Manager Laura "Taera" Genender. Although she was with us for only a short time, she connected with our community through her selfless grace and enthusiasm. Even before she joined our team, her professionalism at MMORPG.com elevated the state of our industry and made us all stronger because of it. Our thoughts and our hearts are with her family. Though you may not have ever had the pleasure of meeting her, we ask that you include them in your thoughts as well.

This is a deep loss in the MMO worldwide community. On behalf of the WarCry staff, I extend our heartfelt condolences, prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Genender.