If is with deep regret that we announce the sudden, tragic, and unexpected death of Dr Stephen Moss, President of the British Mycological Society for 2001-2002. Stephen, aged 58 years, died at his home in Portsmouth on Friday 26 October 2001. He was a caring and conscientious person who dedicated his life to mycology, and in particular the Society, throughout his career. Our thoughts are with his wife Jan and all the family at this dificult time. A full obituary will appear in a future issue of Mycological Research.