For the past 20 years (!), Brian Fairbrother has been a Vivace barista and one of the nicest men on earth. Earlier this week, Brian was injured in a cycling accident, and the update from Sprudge.com is heartbreaking:

After the doctors have analyzed all of Brian’s test results it has become apparent that he suffers from severe brain trauma due to lack of oxygen to his brain at the scene…and we are now in process with this information. Much love, Patrick, Tricia and Mary

Another update comes from Slog tipper Zachary, who shares a Twitter message sent today by Brian's Vivace coworker Michael:

"In accordance with his wishes, they are withdrawing care on Thursday. That man thought of everything... can't imagine a better boss."

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