An Edinburgh artist who created comic books to help others who had brain tumours has tragically died. Gordon Shaw was pronounced dead on Sunday September 11 with his family announcing the 'funny and loved' writer had passed away peacefully by his partner's side.
The 41-year-old began sharing his experiences after being diagnosed with a brain tumour at age 32 after first being told that he has suffered a stroke. He worked with the charity Brain Tumour Research to raise awareness of the devastating disease which kills more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
Initially diagnosed with a low-grade tumour, Gordon received the devastating news in December 2021 that it had developed into a highly aggressive glioblastoma (GBM) growth. He was given just three months to live.
