A number of articles about him quoted him as saying that he had lapsed into a couple of diabetic comas. Those are serious, and can definitely kill you. They also indicate he was in poor control of his blood sugar, which can lead to all kinds of other problems--kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, etc. RIP, Kirk.
I've been a big fan since I first saw him in September of 2005 within a week of moving here from Alaska.
This is truly a sad thing to be seeing today.
Sleep well my friend. We'll all be meeting back up with ya someday and will get to enjoy your presence again.
<3
Nothing but smiles when you had the pleasure of crossing paths with Mr. Reeves in Downtown Portland. Thank you ....... ❤ ....... from the bottom of ours hearts. Every smile counts. :)
Always brought a smile to my face while waiting in that horrific queue to cross the Hawthorne. Rain or shine, he was there. Rest easy Mr. Reeves -- I will miss your trumpets, puppets and smiles.
This made me cry! My nanny girls and I drove by him quite often heading down the hawthorne bridge in our car. I always rolled down my windows and my girls squealed with delight when Kirk would sing and show us his awesome toys. He will surely be missed.
Love you Workin' Kirk! Never got a chance to call you tho I saw you on the bus that day and you gave me your number. We'll talk someday when we're both done with these bodies!
Rest well, watch over us, continue playing your cheerful songs!
People treated him badly when he performed on the streets. I know what's it's like, I"m a Portland street performer. People can be mean, even tho we give a service and make smiles. I hope that Kirk Reeves Day (Nov. 18th) will change the thinking towards street performers. Bucket Love (the new sound of Portland, street musician)
I'll miss seeing you around town. You were a very unique individual.
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The thunder over PDX will now likely sound of trumpets.
God bless.
This is such sad news :(
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RIP Kirk.
This is truly a sad thing to be seeing today.
Sleep well my friend. We'll all be meeting back up with ya someday and will get to enjoy your presence again.
<3
I love his smile and energy... Hawthorne Bridge will never be the same :(
Thanks to a tip from the public, the Oregon State Medical Examiner was able to locate Kirk's sister and notify her of his death.
Sadly, Kirk was discovered at Bybee Lake in North Portland on Sunday, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary.
Rest well, watch over us, continue playing your cheerful songs!