A great loss.
I used to read them, too... I had read every single one until the Sable Quean came out... my father, who only reads Tom Clancy once a year, read Triss to talk about it with me, and my copy was completely ruined by the way he would bend the front cover around to the back...

The Redwall books were a big part of my childhood, I used to read them all the time.

I still have them, though they're a bit the worse for wear after multiple readings.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have some books to reread.

Despite me not knowing this Redwall fandom, RIP Mr. Jacques. Hope he knows that he and his series will not be forgotten.

I remember being a fervent fan of the Redwall series back during my middle and high school years. I liked them because they felt like a different kind of fantasy to me, so different from the 'dwarves, elves, and dragons' pattern that I had grown tired of by that time. While I haven't picked up any of series in several years, I would still gladly do so (and probably will now.)

All I can think is that I never got to tell him about that kid who kept talking about "Martian the Warrior". I think he'd have appreciated that.

Admiration for the heroes (and villians) of his books made me the man I am today. Now I'll have to be certain to complete my collection. I think I'm two or three books short.

Brian Jacques, you will be sorely missed.

...As the 'man who wrote those mouse books' (his own words) passes into the great book-signing convention in the sky. He was one of the three people who convinced me to become a writer (along with Roald Dahl and Terry Pratchett) and he will be deeply missed.

He was one of my childhood heroes; probably one of my bigger inspirations as well.
It's gonna be a pity to see him gone, at a (relatively) young age. His books were magnificent, and my family and I are going to miss pre-ordering his books a month in advance.
Damn.

Another of my favourite writers passed away. I just hope he's gone to a better place. As PitViper says, sunny slopes and quiet streams. It's what he deserves.

I'd really like to thank him for inspiring so many people, especially young people. No matter the badfic, no matter the Sues, I'm grateful so many young kids read his stuff. He set lots on a really great path to become writers. Or even... just readers.

Good job, Mr. Jacques.

Unfortunately, he may now begin spinning in his grave...

Gone to sunny slopes and quiet streams, I guess.