Wow...I am shocked and saddened.
I will say this, though. For a guy who struggled for a long time, at least he got some sober time, during which he got to travel and learn the art of self-forgiveness, before the end. He got to live out some of his second chance at life, which not everyone will be able to do.
I definitely saw him change over the years, and he was invaluable to TDS in recent times.
RIP Michael and thanks for giving us all hope that we can turn it around too.