Stu Tower (Fodor's name Tower) died this morning with his entire family around him. He was a long time member of Fodor's and had visited over 80 countries. He was eager to give advice and state his opinions no matter the consequences. After a successful career in business, he wrote a number of books including the award winning novels The Wayfarers about Rumanian Jews who make their way to Bremerrhaven before WWI and Branko.

I am so sorry to hear this. He was a valued contributor on the Asia. Board. Rest in Peace, my fellow traveler.

Rest in peace, stu. My condolences to his family and friends. Stu was a very helpful, interesting poster whose knowledge and ideas have made my trips better over the years.

Yes so so sad news -one of my favorite Fodorites - will be sadly missed.

We owe some pretty awesome drives to Stu. He will be missed.

How sad!!! Stu & I exchanged e-mails a few times. He was a great guy & well traveled. He volunteered to change his Fodors name following his posts (like I do) to Stu T when people got confused between his posts & mine.

Stu Dudley

That is very said news. He will be greatly missed here.
My condolences to his family and friends.

Thankyou for letting us know IMDonehere.

Sorry to read this. He gave so many tips on many of the places I traveled. He was definitely well traveled and liked to share his wealth of knowledge which I appreciated.

A lovely man, who shared his vast knowledge of the world with Fodor's posters.
Sending my sympathy to his loved ones.
Thank you for letting us know, IMDonehere.

Thanks for letting us know about Stu's demise. The lovely man sent me a copy of his novel Branko. I enjoyed it a lot.

Very sorry to hear this. He read from his newest book at a large Fodor's get-together in Boston a few years ago.

May his memory be for a blessing.

I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. I always looked forward to reading what he posted. My best to his family.

Thank you IMDonehere for letting us know.
Kathy

I will pass along your condolences to his family.

I am so sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed reading his posts. Sympathy to his family.

Thanks for letting us know.

Very sad news. Condolences to his family. An inspiration to us all.

I didn't know him but my condolences nevertheless.

I knew him through Fodor's--may he rest in peace.

I am sorry to hear of Stu's death. He always seemed such a gentleman! I enjoyed reading his trip reports, his suggestions and tips to those who were traveling, and his pictures.

My sympathy to his family. I hope the memories of travels with Stu will help them through this!

I always enjoyed his posts, be it threads or replies.
He will be missed in these parts.... as in life, too.

I am so sorry to see this news. I had always enjoyed Stu's posts--such a generosity of spirit--and was the recipient of his excellent advice regarding a trip to Ojai. My condolences to his family and friends.