On Dec. 3, 2022, the world lost a bright light when Thayne RyChard Knop, 44, of Brooklyn, N.Y. passed away. He was smart, incredibly silly, fun loving, stylish, and he savored both high-end luxuries and the simpler pleasures in life. There are endless stories of his creativity and ability to make others laugh effortlessly, he was unapologetically himself and gave others the courage to do the same.