RIP Belovedshadows
It is good for you to post this, Its impritanbtto know people care.
I had a women in my games, she was super devoted, kept notes asked questions and was very active, she had two bouts of cancer she made it through.. mY players suported her in PMs and OOC..I gave her tips from what my late wife went through, she found a wonderful partner..and , as you say , she was gone.
she sat in the remergencty rom and detailed to her partner, to have her tell me what she wanted for her charcters...an hour after she posted..she passed.
The Partner stayed around the game, then joined, taking over those characters...so we all have a bit of her, still alive with us.
being mentined here.
I hope you get some peace, I am sure your Friend appreciates