![[Dan Williams in May 2026]](https://static.lwn.net/images/conf/2026/lsfmm/DanWilliams-sm.png "Dan Williams")
I have just received the shocking news that Dan Williams, a longtime,
high-profile kernel developer, has passed away. I knew him primarily
through his long service on the Linux Foundation Technical Advisory Board;
he was always a strong, thoughtful, and intelligent presence. Dan will be
deeply missed.
There is a support effort underway for Dan's family as they come to terms with this loss.
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