I just learned (from a member here at MobileRead) that Rick Hautala, a very fine writer of horror fiction, died two days ago on March 21, 2013.
I've read many of his books over the years and enjoyed them.
Currently, a collection of short stories is available free from Amazon.
ADDED: Here's a link to his website, where you can read the many tributes from fellow writers and admirers:
http://www.rickhautala.com/
Don