I heard the news via G.A.S., yesterday ...
Although I prefer his work with Daevid Allen era Gong - I remember well meeting him during my time in Ents at University. We put on the PMG Gong lineup around the time of Shamal - he was awesome to watch play - if perhaps a little "above himself" in conversation ...
He will be missed - by all.
There are some tributes here :
http://www.planetgong.co.uk
from both people he worked with and other fans.
There should be an awesome Rythmn section "up there" now ...