We are incredibly sad to report that Andrew Niland, the body modification who was reported missing earlier this month, was found dead in North Bay, Ontario on Friday, August 28. This had been a very trying year for Andrew, starting with his arrest several months ago for performing certain body modification procedures and the legal case that followed. Details are light at this point, but we will do our best to keep the community updated as any pertinent information is released. Until then, this is as good a place as any for people to share their memories of Andy, if anyone so wishes. Our sincerest condolences go out to all of his friends and family members—this is a terrible loss.
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67 responses to “Andrew Niland Found Dead”
It’s rare that I follow a story on BME, but his was one that I decided was a big deal.
This is terrible news. A shock, even though I never spoke to him or knew him.
Bad things apparently do happen to good people.
I can’t get over how sad this is…I too thought it might be that he’d been found.
Once again, condolences to everyone who knew him; family, friends and acquaintances. It seems like he was a very good, influential man.
RIP.
This is a true tragedy and a loss to the whole modification community…
I didn’t know him personally, but I am deeply saddened by the violence and loss of such an apparently kind soul.
Rest in peace.
I didnt know you at all but the death of someone so many people cared for makes my stomach hurt. Its emotional reading everything everyone wrote. I hope you’re in a better place<3.
HOLY SHIT.
i saw his picture and was excited, and like said before read the title and my heart literally stopped.
i too have never actually met Andrew, but have talked with him immensly on facebook, and was in the process of scheduling a trip to see him. this is a truly sad day, he was a truly great man, may he rest in peace. <3
Thank you all. Andy was such a great friend, it’s so hard to believe he’s gone. There is a memorial service being planned by myself and my boss at Sacred Art, Mike. We are still in the process of finding a hall to rent to accomodate the people we expect to show up. The service will be open to any and all who wish to be there. If anyone would like to be updated on when and where, IM my IAM account (GladShad) and I will give details as they are put into place. Andy is with the Gods now; I’m sure having copious mead (or peanut noar :P) in Odin’s great hall and wishing we were there too. Miss you chum <3 R.I.P.
RIP Andy
While i didnt know his well, the few times we met showed he was the real deal, and a real good man.
My condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.
I’m going to miss Andy so much. When I was brand new to piercing he helped me out so much. He taught me to do microdermals and always had great advice when I needed it. I took Blood Borne Pathogens trainnig with him when he worked at Live Once and haven’t had a chyance to see him since then and I regret it so much. i’ve been bawling since I found out yesterday.
we talked about mods i wanted to get done and whatnot( 3d subdermal implants)..last year i beleive but couldnt do them because he was moving… thats shitty to hear… wow RIP.andy
like everyone else i got excited when i saw his picture. =[ i’m sorry, for everyone. my thoughts and tears go out to his family.
that’s a great lost for the culture.
there’s nothing what could show my sympathies to andy.
so trying year and so sad final result…
I saw the picture and thought he’d been found.
Andrew Niland Found Dead – were the last four words i thought i’d see.
Rest In Peace Andrew the world lost a good man.
How this has happened? Why he is dead now? Anybody knows? Any reasons and how?
http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1728319
there is also an article titled: “Coroner’s office finds no foul play in death” but when clicked, it says the article can’t be found.
Does it means that he died without violence and it was not the suicide act?
Really, I don’t understand what is “foul play” correctly…
Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace..
It has taken me this long to track down Terry.. a good mutual friend from Cork Ireland, a master of Fu Jow Kung Fu and a mutual good friend who enjoyed Andy’s company on our numerous barbecue’s and crazy antics up the woods here in Ireland.
He shares the same sentiments as everyone on this list! 🙁
G.
my best friend Andy will never be forgotten…. God speed my son