Hi Ueew,
I'm sorry that the first time we speak has to be in this situation.
Richard spoke of you very often, I know you were very close, that he felt a great deal for you, and that you did a lot to try to help him... I can only imagine how you feel.
He passed away early on Friday afternoon, by UK time it would've been about 12:45 or so. It was suicide.
He had given me instructions about most things, his property/possessions in Thailand, but of course in these immediate days right now, the shock and upset, material goods aren't high priority. If there is anything of immediate concern, that needs some action or decision, please let me know and I will answer/advise as best I can.
Also, I am not sure if he mentioned, but you are a beneficiary in his will, of which I will be executor.
In the coming weeks, all of that process will be gone through. It is the first time I will have done anything like it but I will utterly honour his wishes. As I said, if anything urgently concerns you on that side of things, do say and I'll answer as best I can.
In the meantime, take care Ueew, I hope you have people around you that can be a support and some comfort. I am sure from what he has said that Andre will do all he can, and Richard Knight-Hastings.
With love and best wishes,
James