James Kim found deceased in Oregon wilderness

It pains us greatly to report that, unfortunately, James was found dead by airborne rescuers earlier today. Words can't express our grief concerning this terrible tragedy, so we'll simply close by saying that our utmost, heartfelt sympathies are with James' family, friends, and coworkers right now.

More information at CNET.

Note: We've had an extraordinary amount of requests for information about donating to a James Kim memorial fund for his wife and two children. Please rest assured that you will be among the first to know when an official Kim-family sanctioned fund has been established. Thanks to everyone who's poured out their heart over this tragic, terrible loss.

[Pickle @ Dec 7th 2006 9:30AM]

There are times when an opinion should be kept to yourself. Some may agree with you, but that's not a reason to express yourself inappropriatly. My two cents.

[John Doe @ Dec 6th 2006 7:29PM]

He had GPS. Moral of the story? Plan your route out using a real map, know your way, and stop traveling if road conditions get too bad.

[Drew @ Dec 6th 2006 3:44PM]

http://www.kgw.com/

Local news w/ live streaming broadcast.

[Brett @ Dec 6th 2006 3:45PM]

I hope he is alive!! I am praying for you!

[brendan Sheehan jnr @ Dec 6th 2006 10:15PM]

Sadly James has died.. It's great to see all the comments are rated highest. I shed a few tears for him, God I never knew I'd be in so much pain over this. Fuck this world!!

[TriZz @ Dec 6th 2006 3:48PM]

My prayers are with James and his family.

[Eric @ Dec 6th 2006 3:48PM]

No, he has passed.

[Joey @ Dec 6th 2006 3:50PM]

So Sad. Prayers go out to his family.

[Brian @ Dec 6th 2006 3:51PM]

Prayers go out to the family

[Shayer @ Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

Rest in Peace James Kim

[Ben19 @ Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

I praid for you James, and I am sad to here this. May his family somehow find peace.

[Matt @ Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

CNET will never be the same. I bet all the ass holes who joked about this before feel bad.

[Ben @ Dec 6th 2006 3:55PM]

if the assholes joked about it before and didnt feel bad, what makes you think they would now? you said it yourself; they are assholes.

[Blurb @ Dec 6th 2006 3:53PM]

Sad to see it end this way, my prayers are with his family.

[Matt @ Dec 6th 2006 3:58PM]

Im not saying they do but Im saying they should

[Alex @ Dec 6th 2006 3:55PM]

CNN is reporting that he was found dead. It's really upsetting ... we were all rootin for ya James!

[Billy @ Dec 6th 2006 3:56PM]

Sad :(

[What the... @ Dec 6th 2006 3:58PM]

:(

So sad... prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Darren @ Dec 6th 2006 3:59PM]

Prayers for his family...he went out trying to save them. God bless ya James.

[blackout @ Dec 6th 2006 4:01PM]

fuck, that sucks. he was a great guy.

[Andy @ Dec 6th 2006 4:01PM]

I'm very sorry to hear the news. My prayers go to the Kim family.

[Andy @ Dec 6th 2006 4:02PM]

this is really said. i feel so bad for his family.

cnet really won't be the same. i got so used to reading/watching his reviews.

[masterxbox100 @ Dec 6th 2006 6:04PM]

RIP we will all miss you. May prayers go to your family.

[Sergio @ Dec 6th 2006 10:58PM]

Same here man. He'll truly be missed

[hemmy @ Dec 6th 2006 4:02PM]

Awful news.

[dave @ Dec 7th 2006 8:19AM]

this is like hearing Steve Irwin died. why does this keep happening =(

[kyle @ Dec 8th 2006 4:17PM]

the worst thing is if he had stayed with his family he would be alive now, but he took a brave decision to save his family. R.I.P

[- @ Dec 6th 2006 4:04PM]

What a tragic loss. So, so sad.

[Jason G @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

Rest in Peace, James

[Bill R @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

:( This is horrible news

[TexRob @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

So sad. James always seemed like a real nice, genuine guy on TechTV. He'll be missed.

Please try and have some sense for just ONE post would be idiot posters and refrain from posting on this thread.

[Alex @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

Prayers for his family and friends.
May you rest in peace Mr. Kim

[Kevin H @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

I just don't understand why he didn't stay with his family. That was not a smart move to separate from them. Poor James!

[Zak @ Dec 6th 2006 10:56PM]

Kevin H, I just wanted to say that until you are in that same situation ( and may you never be) Don't judge any bodies actions. Sad news no matter who are the people concerned. He did what his heart felt was best and that was to save his family.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[hannah @ Dec 7th 2006 12:00AM]

ditto...so easy for you to say in the comfort of your chair. he stayed with his family for 9 days and had to make a decision for his family, considering no sign of help and lack of resources. he's a hero

[t .piper @ Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

That Sucks i watch cnet every day God Bless him And his family

[Colin @ Dec 6th 2006 4:06PM]

My wife called me to tell me the news a few minutes ago. We are both saddened to hear the news we all dreaded.

[Tony Duke @ Dec 6th 2006 4:06PM]

My prayers go out to the Kim family.

[uNext @ Dec 6th 2006 4:06PM]

TO ALL YOU LOOSERS THAT MADE FUN OF THIS SITUATION
MAY YOU ROT IN HELL.

AND YES IS IN CAPS AND ON RECORD.

r.i.p J.Kim a sad sad day for teh gadget community.

[doubtful @ Dec 6th 2006 4:07PM]

That's terrible news. My heart goes out to his family.

[GJP303 @ Dec 6th 2006 4:08PM]

Oh my gosh, I'm so terribly upset. It was hard to see him on the crave video podcast when he was missing and now that he's gone, I could never be able to look back at my memories of him without being sad. Cnet, you will never be able to replace such a good man.

[Glenn @ Dec 6th 2006 4:09PM]

So thrilled to hear that Kati and the kids were found, so heartbroken to hear this.

So very sorry.

[Xultar @ Dec 6th 2006 4:09PM]

I'm so hurt by this news. RIP James Kim.

[Dae @ Dec 6th 2006 4:09PM]

im not a CNET fan but i knew him from the Screen Savers and Call For Help (TechTV). A prayer goes out to him

[Josh @ Dec 6th 2006 4:11PM]

Wow. I didn't really think he was going to be found alive, but still isn't something you like to see everyday. My sympathies to his family, friends, co-workers, and readers.

[diulei @ Dec 6th 2006 4:11PM]

RIP James.

[FrankTheCrank @ Dec 6th 2006 4:11PM]

Yeah, I second that. THIS SUCKS.

I was so hoping for a good ending to this tragedy.

Just reminds me how precious life is, how precious family are and how meaningless these gadgets really are.

[ante9383 @ Dec 6th 2006 4:12PM]

I didn't know you, James, but having followed the news over the past few days I am very, very sad we have lost you.

My heartfelt condolences to your family.

May you rest in peace.

[Andrew A. @ Dec 6th 2006 4:13PM]

I was so hopeful when this saga started that it would have a happy ending. I suppose we partially got one.

Rest in peace, James Kim. The tech world has certainly lost a great guy today. My thoughts and best wishes to his family; I cannot imagine how difficult this would be.

[Marcus @ Dec 6th 2006 4:14PM]

My condolences go out to his family and friends. Indeed very sad news, he'll be in my prayers.