Herbert Mizel wrote:
Im sorry to hear this. Chuck was one fine human being. This is a
real loss and he will be missed. I wasnt aware he was even ill?
Herrb

He had been going through a series of chemotherapy treatments for at
least two years as I recall. He never seemed to let it get him down
and I saw a number of humerous essays about the experience. He
will, indeed, be missed by many.

--
John Oliver