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Its with huge sadness and regret that I have to announce the passing away of Danielle Baquet-Long. Dani was well known for her solo work under Chubby Wolf, her poetry and writing, as well as of course being one half of the husband-wife duo Celer. Her work as an artist was soulful, direct, subtle, romantic and stunningly beautiful.

On a personal level, as will be the case for an extraordinary number of people who were friends with both Will and Dani, this is a deeply felt loss. I am so thankful for the past couple of years now of contact with them, and a relationship which meant they were the first artists I asked to join the Home Normal label…indeed, it was upon hearing ‘Engaged Touches’ that I decided to just go ahead and start Home Normal as the timing seemed right. Sadly the timing of Dani’s passing, aged just 26, is far too short. Yet Dani’s voice will live on through her immense body of work and through those who were blessed enough to have known her. Our thoughts and love are with Will, family and friends.

Here’s what Will has been sending out to friends…

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Dear friends,

With great sadness I have to announce to you, our friends, that Dani passed away yesterday, July 8. On Tuesday morning I woke to find her unconscious, and not breathing. The medics were called, and she was revived, but fell directly into a coma and didn’t wake up. She passed away yesterday at 3pm, with her family by her. All that is known to say why is that her heart stopped, for no foreseeable reason. The only relation is that her father died in the same way, of a cardiac arrest at the age of 29. She was 26.

Right now I don’t know how to express the loss and sadness I feel, knowing that someone so ultimately close to me, and such an inspiration and friend to so many other people in the world is gone. All I can say is that she won’t be forgotten, or pushed aside only because she’s gone. She’ll always be with me, as my inspiration, my love, my everything. All I can say is I miss her, every second.

Right now I won’t be able to answer many emails, as there’s only so much I can talk about this. Time will heal this, but I know the sadness will never go away. This, I’m ok with, as I never want to forget every way she changed my life, and touched my heart.

I appreciate all your support and love, and even though many of you only knew her through her poetry, or her music, I hope they are good memories. Enclosed is a favorite photo of her, taken at her beach, at home.

Also, here was her favorite quote:

“The Meaning is in the Wonder”
- Kenneth Patchen

Sincerely,
Will