This is horrible- the
Seattle Times just reported that the 'Tuba Man', the guy known for playing his tuba at area sporting events died from injuries he received from being beaten and robbed last month.
When I lived in lower Queen Anne I used to walk through Seattle Center on my way home late at night and would find the whole park deserted except for him playing his tuba- in a bear suit. I never talked with him or learned his story, but he's one of the characters that has so enriched the texture of Seattle for me. I'm really shocked and disturbed by this.