I think it's noteworthy because he was somewhat prolific in leftists circles.
He claimed to be fully vaxxed so likely would have been lining up for the bivalent booster sometime in the last week or two, but I haven't been able to confirm he actually took it or any vaccine proximity to his death:
https://truthout.org/articles/covid-isnt-over-the-us-must-do-more-to-combat-it-worldwide/
https://nitter.net/WRPitt/search?f=tweets&q=vaccine&since=&until=&near=
Reminds me of someone in the Berenson or Taibbi mold in that their brain is very active and generally well-tuned but with golf ball-sized spots of inactivity in a few places. Too arrogant to question their assumptions, but knowledgeable on some topics and capable of recognizing some corruption in their party.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17197580
I've been watching the most ardent vaxx-worshipping sites very closely because I figured they'd be the canary in the coal mine as far as side effects go. While they're very sick (they get COVID & "Long COVID" frequently and have flu-like reactions to the shots) they haven't been falling off in a way that is obviously vaccine-related.
RIP to this man whose positive energy could have been aimed a little better, and prayers for his family that they'll find peace, prosperity, truth, understanding, and fond memories after his passing.
Thx fren. I'm practicing for the worst and hope I won't need to use it. Schadenfreude of that magnitude would be short lived.