5-year-old Joel Green, the inspiration for video game about cancer, passes away

:(

Horrible, I hope the family can draw strength from this, the child is with God and his angels now, in a perfect place.

How cruel is life ?! Doesn't this baby deserve a longer life in such a huge world ? RIP little one, you are in a much better place. *tears*

Rest in Peace.

My condolences to the Green family.

So sad. I pray for Ryan & Amy Green to get through these hard times. No one should lose their child like this. R.I.P. Joel.

R.I.P

Its interesting to see that when confronted to death no one really believes in life-after-death, immortality, the heavens. If we did they're wouldn't be any sorrows but only joy. But, whatever stories we tell ourselves, we know deep down that every death is a loss.

Poor little boy :( No justice in the world when this happens and i see idiots walking around being violent and causing misery for no reason at all except that "they are bored"..i would trade them all in for a youngster who has never had the chance to walk the path..

R.I.P. little one. I am actually interested in the game. Unfortunately I won't see it due to the platform it is on.

R.I.P...

I'm sure this game will be infused with meaning. Even playing it knowing it's history will be a an interesting experience. Hope this game still reaches completion. I will definitely purchase it.

Things like these sadden me.R.I.P buddy.

So tragic. How inspiring that his father is sharing such a painful experience with the skills he has (making a video game). It's hard to imagine the courage and bravery to share such a personal pain and loss with the world. My heart and thoughts go out to the family.

In the wise words of Wil Wheaton, "F**k cancer".

I have a son who is almost 3 months old, I could not imagine the pain and grief these poor parents could possibly feel. Rest in peace Brave little man.

I truly wish that some folks would have a little more decorum. You have every right to bring up concerns/conspiracies. But how about we wait a day?

Sigh... This is why we should really stop all the stupid things we do in the world and just concentrate all our resources on finding a cure. If not for our own sakes, then for our loved ones.

Cancer is rough.

Rest in peace big guy.

That poor child. It's so sad all they had to go through, all -he- had to go through at such a young age. Rest in peace little one.

My brother passed of a brain tumor three years ago, and my mother has one now. it's hell constantly wondering and waiting if, or when something is going to happen to the person with the cancer. That's why I couldn't imagine how it would be to have a child that young and them have cancer. I don't know how the family would move forward after something like that, but I'm definitely supporting this game and I support the family.

Please do a story on this again when the game launches, i would like to buy a copy to show this poor family some support. Really sad heartbreaking story... Best wishes to his family.

Must have been terrible to be Joel parents.

This is just so wrong, my 4 year old son passed away in 05', really breaks my heart.

This really breakes my heart, RIP little one

This is really sad, R.I.P. little champion, I will pray for his family. I hope they can get passed this well.

Everyone buy a copy. It would be a nice community effort. Especially if this goes on Steam or something.

And to think, there are scientists and money available for more cancer research, but the pharmaceutical companies wouldn't stand by a cancer cure-all drug, nope. More profitable just to bleed the dying. This child could've grown up to do wonderful things, maybe create award winning games. It's more sad when a child dies of something so terrible. To hell with cancer.

This is sad. I know how it feels to loose a loved one myself. My mom died when I was a kid. While I don't plan to get an OUYA because of the credit card requirement to use it and I don't have one, I will wish his father success. If it shows up on Steam, I'll look into buying it.

God that is so sad. I feel so sorry for the little boy and everyone who loved him. ;(

Condolences to the family... This angers me, I hear sick stories about people committing atrocious crimes and good people are dying young. What a world we live in *sigh*

Condolences to Joel's family and loved ones. Your little angel will always be a hero.

On a side note: judging from last year's award results, I'm sure Gamespot editors will give the upcoming Joel game a nomination for GOTY. : )

Rest in Peace

When I die I want to be reincarnated into a buffalo/swordfish/tiger/monkey/racoon. R.I.P little dude

Oh, this is sad. Rest in peace little warrior. I'll buy your game, to support your family. Children should never die, or suffer. Ever. He can't hurt anymore, but it's not fair, cause his family is. My heart & prayers go out to his devastated family, & friends. </3 Godspeed.

....Jesus.

Nothing like a little perspective to brighten up the day.