Hi, this is Kristin, Hootie's wife. I'm with a heavy heart to say my husband Hootie passed away today. I'm asking friends and family for help to bury him. It's going to be a very hard time doing this alone. Hootie was a super guy and loved all his friends. He never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back. I know he's up there playing his guitar in heaven. Many thanks in advance to all of you.