For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know who Natascha Randt is and was for me.
I have some very sad news…Natascha Randt, my beautiful creative partner and best friend in Second Life..passed away this morning in Germany. She was trying to hold out until Sept 7th, where they would give her an artificial heart, to buy time until she could have a transplant. She was 40 years old. There will never be another like her for me.
I don’t feel I can write much more at the moment…..
Rest in Peace Nat..
This is the very first collaboration we did in 2012 for The UWA Machina Contest.
It was the beginning of a partnership in video making that lasted until today..with 28 completed videos to show for it.
Winner of the 2nd prize of the MACHINIMUWA V and winner of the OPEN THIS END CINEMAPOP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN FILM
In Nat’s words:
This is our Costa Rica-Germany-Connection video for the MachinimUWA V challenge: “seek wisdom”. Karima Hoisan and I, we are on a journey to discover where we can find wisdom…
Digital Rabbit Hole 
Oh, dearest Karima, I am so sorry to read about Natascha’s passing. Know that I am thinking about you and sending you all my love, my dear friend. ❤️🙏❤️
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The rain feels like a curtain closing down our stage
I’m so numb..but not uncaring
In my frozen way… I am pure sadness
that solidified and can no longer move
Please don’t confuse my dry eyes
with indifference…
I am not shrugging, I’m flailing; I’m falling.
I’m not strong, I’m a toneless voice,
my tongue in shreds.
Only disbelief is the solder
that holds me together.
Some things are beyond repair
some souls must go
because if they stay
their life will be no life at all…
And so when we least
expect it,
they de-materialize
and fly away..
We are left in shock
We are numb or weep
We refuse to accept
they’re gone
but they are free…
Oh, they are free…..
Fly high Nat..the sky always called to you.
Karima
Thank you all for your love and beautiful words. I will reply to everyone tomorrow..but just know it means so much to all of us who loved her.
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Thank you so much Jeff, I appreciate your reaching out and your words.. I’m kind of at a loss for words myself..Hugs you 🤗 Thank you🙏
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You’re most welcome, Karima. I totally understand, my dear friend. No words are necessary. I see and feel you. Much love and many hugs to you. ❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤
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Oh, my God, Karima, I am so sorry. This is beyond sad. May she rest in piece. Sending you love and hugs and if you need to talk I am here for you hon.
xoxo
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Oh Gabriela thank you..I feel like a conjoined twin..separated and my other half didn’t make it. Hugs you tight🤗🙏
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I am so sorry hon. I really am. Sending you plenty of hugs and love. I know is no comfort, but it’s all I can do.
xoxoxoxo….
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Oh it is a comfort…thank you for feeling this loss with me❣️🙏
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🤗❤️🥰🤗❤️🥰🤗❤️🥰
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Omg my dearest Karima, I am so so sorry. This is such heartbreaking news. I could always tell by your words that Natascha was such a beautiful soul; may her spirit live on ✨🙏🏻. Sending you so much love and big big hugs. If you need to talk or someone to listen, please know I am always here. Thinking of you, my dear friend…stay strong and take care of you 🖤🤗😘
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Hugs you tight sweet Ace..I feel your sensitive soul and your caring.. This means so much
We can talk soon Love you and thank you.❤️🙏
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My adored Sissy, my condolences on Nat’s passing ((gentle hugs)). Let not your heart be saddened long, as Nat would not want that. She LIVED such glorious moments and GAVE with all of Her heart. The grief is inevitable because we are human, yet the moments spent there must be short lived because there is a special joy in the privilege of you two having joined efforts and shared souls that bore witness of that union – almost like “children” in your creative productions that have ever-life. She mattered on this earth and knew it. Pity those who never could achieve that realization. Take your time as needed for sorrow and then revel in the shared moments that were just between you that consistently grew into visualized dreams without earthbound boundaries. Nat flies freely now and is forever in your heart and soul and mind – her presence lives forever, her gifts are literally bound to earth where they can be enjoyed forever. I hope we all can leave that kind of legacy trail where it’s obvious what we’ve done mattered and lives on.
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Awww Sissy I wish I could say more, but your words penetrated me deeply..You are so right and so wise ( you know I have always thought you are the wisest person I know) Your message sparked a small poem that I put in a comment.I love you sissy.. I will always love you.❤️🙏
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Smilesssss… You are definitely a forever love for me, my Adored Sissy-Poo. I’ve been imagining a candlelit vigil, and/or just an opportunity for all who care to light a candle in Nat’s memory somewhere that you cherish. Tosses that idea out there but understands that this may be some time into the future ((hugs)).
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I am so sorry to hear. Sending you much love and healing ❤️
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Thank you for reaching out..in laughter and tears I feel the kind of special person you are.❤️🙏
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Sending you much strength during this terrible time.
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Thank you so much Collin…you are so supportive…
i feel you 🤗🙏
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You are most welcome. I am afraid that there is nothing useful that I can offer but strength and hope!
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Your gesture of reaching out helped me Collin 🙏
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Oh… My dear Karima… I am deeply saddened to hear this. I can only try to imagine how you must feel. Please accept my heartfelt condolences…. May her soul rest in peace.. 🙏🙏🌻💐❤️
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Thank you habeebity..I seem to be at a loss for words, but yours are so comforting…Thank you sweet poet friend fr being here❤️🙏
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soo sad !may her soul rest in peace!god bless you !
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Thank you for your beautiful condolences seema..🙏🌹
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, Karima. I pray for your strength and comfort. ❤💐🙏
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Thank you for your support Cherie… and your prayers. They mean a lot 🤗❤️🙏
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Ohh my Goodness Karima. I am so sorry. May her soul rest in peace 😊
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Thank you so much Karan…yes I believe Nat is finally at rest.. 🙏🤗
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Karima, I am so profoundly beyond sorry for the loss of your friend. So young! 😔
💔
David
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Oh David…this is like a nightmare I think I should be waking up from. Thank you my friend…Yes Nat was young and soooo talented Allah yirhamha🙏💘
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😞 Karima 😞
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This is very sad, Karima, 40 is far too young ):
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Thank you Seraphim…Second Life lost a special one…and I still can barely comprehend it all ❤️
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She will be so missed; a wonderful and creative person, and a good friend. You two have a very special and beautiful relationship, and The Team has produced so much amazing work. It’s an honor to have known her. ❤️
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Oh Dale..always modest..you didn’t just know her..we all worked hand in hand..you were the only scripter Nat trusted and adored..She honored you once, with the biggest screen credit ever made in history https://youtu.be/pA553eGuvck How many times did we laugh and cry all together, trying to do the impossible. Thank you for your support..I know you know 🙏
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I admit I haven’t accepted it yet. I miss her so, it hurts. At any given moment we would think and say the same thing at the same time. We used to laugh about it so much. She was my first friend in SL and the one I was closest to. We had so much fun together, and thankfully I kept tons of snap shots. I don’t know how to end this comment. Hugs!
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Hugs you tight Joey..I feel you..you know I do and like you, words are failing me..She loved you…you were such wonderful friends..and yes so many projects and adventures you lived together Big big hugs…I know some of what you are feeling…I think I can say that….❤️🤗🙏❣️ Thank you
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Nat was the best. She was the one who brought me together with Tig back then. That I started building helicopters and ships. Made videos, always helped me when I had questions, had to look for things. Inspected the models, looked for errors. Without Nat, I would not be in SL, what I am today. Without Nat, I would not have managed all this. THANKS NAT! That you were there! It was a great time.
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Oh yes Sylvira…she was the best and how she adored all the creations you made that took her flying..The last Helo, Nat Imd me as soon as I go inworld. It is sitting on the sim still.. makes me so sad to think I will not ride copilot with her anymore. Her passion was the sky and you fed her dreams with your amazing flying machines. She sooo adored you!❤️🙏 You also had a win/win with her.. How wonderful🌟
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Just tell me what Helo it is, and ill send you this one.
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This is a heartbreaking news, Karima. I’m so sorry. Very recently you had talked about next movie with Natascha. Such a beautiful soul departed so early, none can believe. God also needs good people, as we say in India. My heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you, Karima, in this hour of grief. May she rest in peace. 🙏💐❤️💖🙏
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Thank you so much Kaushal.. yes my poem, our next movie, was about finally meeting up, when she was well enough to travel….that never happened…I hopeI meet her again in my dreams..Thank you for your sincere condolences..I feel your heart ❤️🙏
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Very sad ideed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Karima, and with Nat’s spirit
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Thank you so much Jan for leaving your thoughts here. It means a lot!🙏🤗
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I am so so sorry. A sad news, rest in peace Natasche … she was always very friendly and helpful.
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Thank you Susann for leaving your message here. She was that and so much more..a very talented and special soul. 🙏🌹
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Oh Wurfi :(:(:( Nat flew West…✈️ 🤗❤️
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I´m still shocked and very sad. i will miss the serious talks, teasings, Fun Times, all the help and advice she always gaved very kind and patient. 😦
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I know you will Ito. Thank you for coming to my blog to share your beautiful memories of Nat. You were a great friend of hers! So many of us will miss her every day…🤗 I’m so sad,,I agree..I am still in disbelief
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Dearest Karima, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are going out to you as I know your heart must be very sad, I know you are a sensitive and a kind individual who loves deeply. So very sorry. Thank you for sharing the video with us as well. Such a talent and I am sure a beautiful person. Please know I am sending my love and prayers to you. xoxoxo love you Karima, Joni
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Thank you so much dearest poet.. OH Joni…this poet is a bit wordless..Please just be parient..you will hear from me..but your words touched me and just the fact you sent your love and prayers comforted me..Thank you dear Joni..You are a very special soul 🙏❤️
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I thought of you very early of you this morning and of your precious friend and collaborator. I have been praying for you as she is celebrating and free of weakness. I am again so sorry sweetheart and please don’t worry about saying or responding. You are grieving and that is healthy. Love you my friend Karima. ❤️🤗🦋😘🙏💝🙏🙏🙏
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This is terrible news. I am so sorry to read this. I will never forget the wonderful videos she made in SL. The metaverse meant a lot to her. She is one of us and will be remembered.
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It is so sad..:( She was very much “one of us” and my beloved video partner for the past 9 years and 28 videos …It’s so hard to believe…Thank you for leaving this comment kueperpunk.. Please friend me in SL..I have a candle to give you in her memory.
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So, so sad! Sorry for this, Karima. Lots of hugs and good wishes to you. Wish there was more I could say or do. A very touching tribute you have here. Love always last forever. ❤️
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Thank you Ben so many hugs back.and yes she is unforgettable for me.. Thank you dear friend 🙏❤️🤗
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Dearest Karima,
I was in shock and still am when you told me of loss of Nat. What a loss. She was so young and talented. The two of you were so connected. To the point that you had plans to embrace each other in real life. The ways of the world never cease to amaze me. I just don’t know how this could happen. Nothing says it better than the eulogy you have written on this post. I am so saddened and sorry. 😞
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My dearest friend I wanted you to know you are in my prayers and have been since I read this. I am thinking of you and praying that you are with someone who you are close to. Sending you my love. I read your lovely poem on MasticadoresUSA yesterday and it was so beautifully written. Take care you will be in my heart and in my prayers. Love ❤️ Joni
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Karima, he andado tan abrumado estos días que apenas hoy me enteré de la pérdida tan grande y del dolor que sientes. En realidad, al enterarse de la edad que tenía tu amiga, uno piensa en todos los capítulos que quedaron pendientes. Recibe un abrazo muy sentido. Te abrazo desde el alma.
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Santiago, por favor, mis disculpas, hasta hoy yo veo tu comentario y tus condelencias.. Te siento tu abrazo sincero en mi alma también…Muchas gracias por su solidaridad y su compasión..Eres un amigo de verdad.❤️🙏
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Agradezco tus bellas palabras, Karima. Ten la certeza de que en mí siempre tendrás un amigo sinceo.
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Our deepest condolences. So very sad. 😦 ♥♥♥
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Thank you..you’re very kind.
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Karima, I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you Hdavey…the challenge I referred to in your post was the finishing of our last movie, Drive!! So glad you think I met it.. Nat was the skilled editor, not I, but as I said, to honor her efforts, her talent and her memory….I finished it:) Thank you for your condolences… I think you only get a creative partner like this….just once
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I am very sorry for your loss. Very sad to know that such a talented artist and good friend of yours crossed the rainbow. Sorry dear.
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Thank you Brisa for your beautiful words..and your kindness to leave them here on my blog.❤️
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