James Stocky Edwards’s death cause is unclear. However, he was in the beginning stages of heart failure, according to the reports of Vancouver Island. His long-time close friend, who was on vacation in Mexico, received a phone call mentioning his health update before his death. The heroic character James never failed to amaze netizens with his flying skills.

Reportedly, James took his last breath and died peacefully on Saturday evening, surrounded by his family and close friends. Twitter mourns his death, and tributes have poured in via Twitter ever since.

On Saturday, Comox Mayor, Russ Arnott, confirmed the death via Facebook post with the statement, Stocky’s intelligence, warmth, and energy never ceased to amaze us.”

Mayor Bob Wells of Courtenay, B.C. wrote, “Edwards was a heroic man of great character and conviction, and yet he was consistently humble, charming, and kind.”