Scott David Abraham
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Scott David Abraham, (aka Scoots, Scooter, Daddy, babes, DJ Superchat), effortlessly cool, endlessly curious, and the gentlest of all souls, died very peacefully on December 4th, under the brilliant glow of this year's Cold Moon, surrounded by so much love and his family.
Scott was born and raised in Salford, England and personified the unmistakable spirit of the North - he was sharp-witted, warm, stoic, and disarmingly kind. Scott was a true artist, inventor and creative. He studied art at Salford Tech, then Fine Art at Cardiff University, and later spent a year and a half living and making art at Brockhall Village, a former Victorian psychiatric institution that had become an unlikely but vibrant artists’ commune. It was at these three places where he forged friendships that shaped the rest of his life. Scott then returned to Chorlton, UK where he made even more lifelong friends, art, films and music and explored his endless curiosity.
When Scott realized he wasn't going to make ends meet making art, he turned his creativity to video editing - a choice that changed the course of his life. While working in Leeds, Scott met Andrea while he was editing a program called Killer Couples - which was apt, as he and Andrea made a killer couple. After a whirlwind courtship and engagement, they decided to leave the shores of Blighty for the sunnier and snowier shores of Toronto, where they went on to have three amazing kids, Teddy (12), Maeve (9), and Luca (6). They spent the last 13 years following their dreams, raising their family and making Toronto home. Scott's greatest and most cherished role in life was being a dad to his kids - they changed him and he would have done anything to stay here with them.
Scott was diagnosed on December 5th, 2024 with a cruel and vicious cancer. He faced his last year with grace, stoicism and patience dealing with endless indignities and pain. He jumped through every hoop required of him with a quiet strength and so much dignity, never complaining.
Scott was the beloved son of Henry and Lily Abraham (nee Fletcher), adoring husband to Andrea, magical dad to Teddy, Maeve and Luca, devoted brother to Gary and Neil and sister-in-laws, Jeanette and Richelle. Loving son-in-law to Michael and Darlene Orazi, brother-in-law Krista and her husband Mark. Loving uncle to Hal, Max, Estelle, Anabelle, Angelo, Nico, Chase and Avery. He was a funny, charming and loving friend to so many.
Scott's medical care over the past year was remarkable, and the family would like to thank Dr. Mullen Grey, Dr. Emmenegger, Dr. Detsky, Dr. Keilty, Dr. Cummings, Dr. Brodeur, Dr. Merlo, Dr. Torabi, Serene and Tarin, Joanna Javor, Dr. Cellarius, Nigel, Marifi and all of the other caring nursing, PSW and medical staff at Sunnybrook, Princess Margaret, St. Michael's, Sinai Health and Spectrum Health. The family also wish to thank their extended family, friends, community, neighbours, and teachers who supplied meals, walks, hugs, visits, music, chats, rides and endless support. All of which made their unbearable situation more tolerable.
A celebration of Scott's remarkable life will be held in July, in Manchester UK, with his ashes to be scattered on the shores of Anglesey, Wales, a place Andrea and Scott hold very dear. The British seaside was Scott's favourite place to be and will be his final resting place.
Scott's curiosity and creativity showed up everywhere: in his work, in the way he approached problems, and in the way he loved his wife, kids, friends and family. To honour Scott’s lifelong belief in curiosity, and to encourage the curiosity each of his children inherited from him, the family has created a Curiosity Fund, a legacy for his children to explore, learn, ask questions, build things, and follow the sparks that lit up their dad’s world. For those who wish, contributions to the Curiosity Fund may be sent to: curiousabrahams@gmail.com
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December 28, 2025
Thinking of Scott and his family. Much love to all of you x Scott was a true friend, one of the best. I feel very fortunate to have known someone so special. He never judged me, only welcomed, supported and inspired me. A kindred spirit who I hope to meet at the big Chips in the sky (where hopefully someone will have returned the sign). Love always my friend. Mim xxx
December 27, 2025
Sad, sad news today.
Not many people you meet in life with such a beautiful soul and the gift of peace.
Many fantastic childhood memories.
A star has gone back to the heavens xx
Not many people you meet in life with such a beautiful soul and the gift of peace.
Many fantastic childhood memories.
A star has gone back to the heavens xx
December 18, 2025
I met Scott through Jason in 2003, when he was filming Get in Get out at Manchester Art Gallery. Cool guy, I liked the style of him, his aesthetic — he might have been born 20 years previously and been a 70s dude. I welcomed his steadying and calming during the many art projects that followed. An old soul, when he and Andrea met it felt 'click', a perfect fit.
Flaming Lips at Jodrell Bank, the hilarious 'sssush is this quiet enough?' campsite in Wales, flint cottage Wales, camping in Croyde, and then a grand old trip to Toronto and Muskoka.
You left a big footprint Scott that your beautiful children will fill. Forever in our thoughts, myself Jason and Oisin extend our profound condolences to Andrea, Teddy, Maeve and Luca, Andreas parents and sister, all your in-laws, and to your parents, brothers and all of your family and friends.
Flaming Lips at Jodrell Bank, the hilarious 'sssush is this quiet enough?' campsite in Wales, flint cottage Wales, camping in Croyde, and then a grand old trip to Toronto and Muskoka.
You left a big footprint Scott that your beautiful children will fill. Forever in our thoughts, myself Jason and Oisin extend our profound condolences to Andrea, Teddy, Maeve and Luca, Andreas parents and sister, all your in-laws, and to your parents, brothers and all of your family and friends.
December 14, 2025
To my beautiful cousin Scott, can't believe you've gone, been thinking about you since I heard of your passing,you're cheeky smile and your shy nature,that's how I remember you growing up, camping trips and hikes with your dad on some mad outings, staying over at yours and thinking how posh auntie lily was for having her cereal in tupperware 🙂, from building scaletrics around your bedroom and our mad parties at auntie Susans, you were such a calm,shy natured person,who gave me the side eye and that cheeky grin as if too say don't do it!,but you laughed when I did and ran😄, will miss you Scott, even though I didn't see you for years ,you was my bestie growing up and I am so grateful you was In my life, when you was, condolences to all your family, you're wife and family, sleep well you beautiful person ❤️x
December 12, 2025
I was so incredibly shocked to hear, a few weeks ago, that Scott was so poorly, and was deeply saddened by the news of his passing. I've thought about little else for the past week, and struggled to find the words here.
I met Scott in 2000, on our MA course at Salford Uni. He was like nobody I had ever met before, and we had a great time making films and making friends. I spent a year in Scott's world, and it was just such a fun, exciting time. He was living with Claire and Joe, and their house was always a hub of creativity and silliness. I have very fond memories of two of his best friends, Lee and Joe; going to see the Strokes and Super Furry Animals; making a music video for the band 'Alfie' - such ridiculous memories of filming with his housemate Joe's orange campervan on Southport beach - so much fun! We met Mani, Bez and a few of the Happy Mondays gang when we filmed the opening of the Dr Marten's store - getting a free pair of Docs as payment! Scott introduced me to experiences that I'd never known before, and I will always carry the fondest memories of that time.
I hadn't seen Scott in over 20 years. I think I last saw him when we bumped into each other in Granada Studios, around 2002. But Scott was one of those people who leaves an imprint on your heart. Like our mutual friend Paul said - you never forget how someone makes you feel. I can still vividly remember Scott's cheeky, mischievous, quiet chuckle; his mannerisms; his gentle nature; his kindness that seemed so understated but made your heart sing; his incredibly high standards of artistry and attention to detail. He was the most laid back person I knew, who prioritised fun, friendship and creativity, and who made everyone around him feel good.
My heart goes out to Scott's wife and children, and I would like to send them so much love and my sincere condolences. I hope they continue to feel bathed in the love that everyone clearly had for Scott, and that he had for them. His stories will live forever. Rest in peace, old friend.
I met Scott in 2000, on our MA course at Salford Uni. He was like nobody I had ever met before, and we had a great time making films and making friends. I spent a year in Scott's world, and it was just such a fun, exciting time. He was living with Claire and Joe, and their house was always a hub of creativity and silliness. I have very fond memories of two of his best friends, Lee and Joe; going to see the Strokes and Super Furry Animals; making a music video for the band 'Alfie' - such ridiculous memories of filming with his housemate Joe's orange campervan on Southport beach - so much fun! We met Mani, Bez and a few of the Happy Mondays gang when we filmed the opening of the Dr Marten's store - getting a free pair of Docs as payment! Scott introduced me to experiences that I'd never known before, and I will always carry the fondest memories of that time.
I hadn't seen Scott in over 20 years. I think I last saw him when we bumped into each other in Granada Studios, around 2002. But Scott was one of those people who leaves an imprint on your heart. Like our mutual friend Paul said - you never forget how someone makes you feel. I can still vividly remember Scott's cheeky, mischievous, quiet chuckle; his mannerisms; his gentle nature; his kindness that seemed so understated but made your heart sing; his incredibly high standards of artistry and attention to detail. He was the most laid back person I knew, who prioritised fun, friendship and creativity, and who made everyone around him feel good.
My heart goes out to Scott's wife and children, and I would like to send them so much love and my sincere condolences. I hope they continue to feel bathed in the love that everyone clearly had for Scott, and that he had for them. His stories will live forever. Rest in peace, old friend.
December 11, 2025
I first met Scott in 1990 whilst at Salford Tech studying Art. A gentle, friendly, funny and extremely kind person, sooooo laid back, he was almost horizontal. We soon became friends. Our paths crossed over the years, in Chorlton, at The Deaf Institute, but then both moving overseas I only got to hear about his wonderful life in Canada with Andrea and his beautiful kids through his good friend Mark.
My lasting and favourite memory of Scott is when he and Mark created the most incredible 60s-inspired psychedelic art installation, on the main stage at our Art College for their end of year show.
On entering the space, there were trippy spiral floor coverings, hand-painted psychedelic patterns on the walls, Jimi Hendrix taking pride of place on the wall, a totally immersive space to get lost in. All around there were intricately painted tables, chairs, stacked crate sculptures .........and there, right in the middle of the trippy chaos, on the sofa, eyes as big as the moon, grinning from ear to ear, were two best mates having thee best time!
Your final trip, our kid, the stars have called you home.
I feel really lucky you were in my life, thanks for the giggles & the friendship Scott I'll miss you xxx
My lasting and favourite memory of Scott is when he and Mark created the most incredible 60s-inspired psychedelic art installation, on the main stage at our Art College for their end of year show.
On entering the space, there were trippy spiral floor coverings, hand-painted psychedelic patterns on the walls, Jimi Hendrix taking pride of place on the wall, a totally immersive space to get lost in. All around there were intricately painted tables, chairs, stacked crate sculptures .........and there, right in the middle of the trippy chaos, on the sofa, eyes as big as the moon, grinning from ear to ear, were two best mates having thee best time!
Your final trip, our kid, the stars have called you home.
I feel really lucky you were in my life, thanks for the giggles & the friendship Scott I'll miss you xxx
December 11, 2025
I miss you Scott! I miss Scott. I haven’t seen him for many years and now, this past year, this past week I’ve spent so much time thinking about him and appreciating the impact his friendship had on me.
We lived together, me, Joe and Scott for over two years. They were Good Times, as Chic would put it! (and often did at Chips.). Music, cups of tea, dancing, bonfires in a rusty wok, Campbell’s soup magic mushroom vol-au-vents, a paddling pool of Wotsits, it was all easy n fun, fun n easy!
I remember discussing with Scott whether it would be normal or weird to carry on living together, us 3, after me and Joe got married. We agreed that it was fine, he would be like our son. And if we ever split up there would be trouble over who got custody of Scott!
It was a harmonious house share. Scott had a kind of curiosity and an open, accepting nature that meant that he was pretty much ready for anything, much like Dr Who, never discombobulated. Quintessentially cool, yet he wore it with a gentleness. A quiet charisma, the original disarming charm. Dammit! that certain, knowing, je ne sais quoi! Scott! And his glorious slow chuckle! Add to that the jet wave of his hair, the shiny depths of his dark eyes and his innate STYLE…the ladies swooned for Superchat! We all swooned!
And yet writing down all these attractive qualities, his warmth, his curiosity, his gentleness, his off beat humour, his sense of fun, makes me realise what a great dad he must be. I can’t believe I have never met Andrea, I never knew Scott as a dad, but my heart breaks for what his family have lost. It is unthinkable, unfathomable. To Scott’s beautiful family, I wish you so much love and comfort and look forward to meeting you one day.
Scott was just great to be around, a force for good. He noticed things- his catchphrase was maybe ‘attention to detail’, followed by a slow chuckle. I can hear him saying it now! That’s how he changed the people around him with his good vibes! Like he had a secret dial to turn up people’s good, turn down the bad. Get the levels right. Attention to detail. He was unique, and so very, very loved.
We lived together, me, Joe and Scott for over two years. They were Good Times, as Chic would put it! (and often did at Chips.). Music, cups of tea, dancing, bonfires in a rusty wok, Campbell’s soup magic mushroom vol-au-vents, a paddling pool of Wotsits, it was all easy n fun, fun n easy!
I remember discussing with Scott whether it would be normal or weird to carry on living together, us 3, after me and Joe got married. We agreed that it was fine, he would be like our son. And if we ever split up there would be trouble over who got custody of Scott!
It was a harmonious house share. Scott had a kind of curiosity and an open, accepting nature that meant that he was pretty much ready for anything, much like Dr Who, never discombobulated. Quintessentially cool, yet he wore it with a gentleness. A quiet charisma, the original disarming charm. Dammit! that certain, knowing, je ne sais quoi! Scott! And his glorious slow chuckle! Add to that the jet wave of his hair, the shiny depths of his dark eyes and his innate STYLE…the ladies swooned for Superchat! We all swooned!
And yet writing down all these attractive qualities, his warmth, his curiosity, his gentleness, his off beat humour, his sense of fun, makes me realise what a great dad he must be. I can’t believe I have never met Andrea, I never knew Scott as a dad, but my heart breaks for what his family have lost. It is unthinkable, unfathomable. To Scott’s beautiful family, I wish you so much love and comfort and look forward to meeting you one day.
Scott was just great to be around, a force for good. He noticed things- his catchphrase was maybe ‘attention to detail’, followed by a slow chuckle. I can hear him saying it now! That’s how he changed the people around him with his good vibes! Like he had a secret dial to turn up people’s good, turn down the bad. Get the levels right. Attention to detail. He was unique, and so very, very loved.
December 11, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this dreadfully sad news about Scott, who I met when we did our MA together at Salford Uni. He was effortlessly cool, impossibly kind, wickedly funny and had endless talent. We had so much fun running around, making films and making mischief. He has left an indelible mark on me and the world is a better, brighter and more magical place, having had Scott in it. With love and sympathy to his friends and family.
December 10, 2025
In a casual conversation with Vickie,our neighbour, I asked if she know anyone who might to able to photoshoot ..add a 'person' to an existing photo - she approached Scott. .We belonged to a Gourmet Club of 14 wanna-be gourmands and someone was always taking the picture. We established the group in 1980 but never had a 'full pic'. Scott wasn't sure if it was feasible , but he meticulously worked to produce a picture with our full group. Needless to say we were very pleased. More so since the in the past few years we lost a few people - and these memories and good times are precious to us ,
Profoundly ,thank you Scott..
My condolences to Andrea , Teddy, Maeve, Luca , the Orasi family and his family and his many friends .
May you finally rest free of pain.
Gary and Doug
Profoundly ,thank you Scott..
My condolences to Andrea , Teddy, Maeve, Luca , the Orasi family and his family and his many friends .
May you finally rest free of pain.
Gary and Doug
December 10, 2025
I'm so sad that Scott has died and send loads of love to Andrea and the kids. We have all been blessed to know such a warm, sincere, wonderful person.
Scott and I lived together in three different houses in Chorlton between 2000 and 2003, and I have nothing but fond memories of that time. We first met at an event at the Night & Day Cafe where they were screening his ace film England Today. I was convinced it was some vintage 70s public information film, so I was surprised when the presenter walked past.
He was a great friend, and we carried on living together even after my wife and I had got married and Claire had moved in. We did make a few bold interior decorating decisions. In one house we had a mint green and burgundy bathroom and in the next one Scott painted his bedroom a fleshy pale pink. Scott was exactly one year older than me, and we would always celebrate our joint birthday together, usually in the garden where we would make a little fire from broken palettes in an old wok on some bricks.
Thank you for our time together Scott. Rest in Peace my old friend
Scott and I lived together in three different houses in Chorlton between 2000 and 2003, and I have nothing but fond memories of that time. We first met at an event at the Night & Day Cafe where they were screening his ace film England Today. I was convinced it was some vintage 70s public information film, so I was surprised when the presenter walked past.
He was a great friend, and we carried on living together even after my wife and I had got married and Claire had moved in. We did make a few bold interior decorating decisions. In one house we had a mint green and burgundy bathroom and in the next one Scott painted his bedroom a fleshy pale pink. Scott was exactly one year older than me, and we would always celebrate our joint birthday together, usually in the garden where we would make a little fire from broken palettes in an old wok on some bricks.
Thank you for our time together Scott. Rest in Peace my old friend
December 9, 2025
Scott was around for so many important moments in my life.
He was a true friend. Generous, kind and honest. If he didn't like one of my creative ideas he'd just say in a typically Scott way..." I'm not sure".
His dry sense of humour, sharp Salford turn of phrase and killer dress sense were always a treat to my London eyes and ears, as was his record collection.
I'll miss you Scott, and treasure the time we spent together, along with our families.
From Brockhall Village to Muskoka and all points in between.
He was a true friend. Generous, kind and honest. If he didn't like one of my creative ideas he'd just say in a typically Scott way..." I'm not sure".
His dry sense of humour, sharp Salford turn of phrase and killer dress sense were always a treat to my London eyes and ears, as was his record collection.
I'll miss you Scott, and treasure the time we spent together, along with our families.
From Brockhall Village to Muskoka and all points in between.
December 9, 2025
I met Scott when I was 16 at art college, and I am privileged to have been able to call him my best friend and brother. My memories of all our adventures, art projects, conversations and laughs will stay with me forever. A gentle, curious, funny and hugely talented man, I will love and miss you forever my friend.
December 9, 2025
Oh Andrea I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Please be assured you and your family will be remembered in Charlie and my prayers. We hope cherished memories will sustain you during these difficult days. God bless...
December 8, 2025
Oh Scott - you were a truly warm and funny guy, full of ideas. We met in Cardiff and where we spent 3 crazy and fun-filled years before moving on to different lives. I remember marching down the high street with an inflatable boat, before launching into the River Taff in 1st year. In our 2nd year he hired out the Welsh club & put on a sold out Alternative Miss Cardiff event which was the hottest ticket in town. Final year was made a lot less stressful by Scott who was my housemate and always a very calming energy. So sad you are no longer with us. Much love to your beautiful family xx
December 8, 2025
It all started at Brockhall village, near Blackburn. We were part of a gang of youth that tried to make a living as artists for a year or so. Thankfully we made the right decision to move to Manchester in the mid 90s and carry on making art, which we did. Scott made me laugh a lot and even saved my life once. All these memories will stay with me making me laugh and feel so lucky to have been part his life.
December 8, 2025
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
I met Scott at Salford University, at the beginning of this century.
And I’ll never forget how he made me feel.
I remember him as one of the most humble, unassuming, and most gentle of people I’ve ever met in my life - and totally ‘switched-on’. Scott was understated, but sharp as a tack, in my book.
I’m very sorry to learn he is no longer with us. He was a formidable force for good in our world.
My sincere condolences to Scott’s family and friends all around the world.
I met Scott at Salford University, at the beginning of this century.
And I’ll never forget how he made me feel.
I remember him as one of the most humble, unassuming, and most gentle of people I’ve ever met in my life - and totally ‘switched-on’. Scott was understated, but sharp as a tack, in my book.
I’m very sorry to learn he is no longer with us. He was a formidable force for good in our world.
My sincere condolences to Scott’s family and friends all around the world.
December 8, 2025
Dearest Scott , kind beautiful ,giver of the best hugs , an arched eyebrow with a rye smile , funny , stylish , . We were all a bit in love with DJ Superchat. We were all sad when he left but we knew how happy is was to be marrying his Sweetheart and what a beautiful family you gave him Andrea, sending my love to you all , Thinking of him in a silk kimono , playing Yahtze in the Viceroy Suite in the Sky . Love Den xxx
December 8, 2025
Our Deepest Condolences to Andrea, Teddy, Maeve, Luca and The Orasi Family.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this Very Sad Time. May the Wonderful Memories You hold so Dear in Your Hearts help get You Through this Very Sad Time.
Sincerely
Elizabeth (Bartolucci) & Garry Spry
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this Very Sad Time. May the Wonderful Memories You hold so Dear in Your Hearts help get You Through this Very Sad Time.
Sincerely
Elizabeth (Bartolucci) & Garry Spry
December 8, 2025
OMG Andrea, so beautiful, so true, and so much love. No one who knew Scott will ever forget him.
December 8, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear of Scott’s passing. He was such an inspiring and kind soul, and I feel incredibly lucky to have known him. I have so many fond memories—like bumping into him at the Central Library while he was happily monopolising the photocopier, gathering source materials for his Die Fische im Wasser animation for D.O.T. Seeing that piece on the big screen at Cine City was unforgettable; I was blown away by his talent and vision.
Scott was always someone you could turn to for advice, and he generously offered me little jobs at Manchester Art Gallery filming exhibitions and events. Performing alongside him during those wonderfully chaotic Stazi gigs was always a joy—pure fun from start to finish.
He was a super-talented artist, endlessly patient, and genuinely one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. An all-round cool, brilliant human being. I’m so sad he’s gone, and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
He’ll be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Scott was always someone you could turn to for advice, and he generously offered me little jobs at Manchester Art Gallery filming exhibitions and events. Performing alongside him during those wonderfully chaotic Stazi gigs was always a joy—pure fun from start to finish.
He was a super-talented artist, endlessly patient, and genuinely one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. An all-round cool, brilliant human being. I’m so sad he’s gone, and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
He’ll be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
December 8, 2025
Scott aka DJ Superchat who was a much loved and treasured friend, DJ partner, bandmate and all round artistic co-conspirator that I spent most of my early adult life sharing adventures with, for quite some time we were pretty inseparable! Scott was a warm, smart and handsome man and an incredibly gifted artist. We met playing music when I joined the band Majic in the early 00's in Whalley Range, Manchester. We hit it off quickly, Scott was really fun to be around and soon we started making music together as we both shared an aesthetic for the experimental and unusual but with a fondness for pop in all its forms. We played some great shows with Majic, perhaps most memorably with Add N To (X) who we were all big fans of and recorded music with Chris Nagle who would recount stories of recording Joy Division with Martin Hannett, we loved this kinda thing! Scott was an all round artist having made early videos for Badly Drawn Boy when Twisted Nerve Records was taking off and he would continue making many more memorable videos for many other Twisted Nerve artists. We were on a roll and it wasn't long before we poured all our energy into our new project 'Chips with Everything' with our mutual friend Rob Hyde, somewhere we could play music we wanted to hear! Chips was a club night, a fanzine and eventually a record label. We spent many crazy nights DJing together with our friends and a host of amazing bands in venues such as Big Hands, The Temple Convenience, Night andDay Cafe, Legends, Charlie's, The Thompsons Arms and The Deaf Institute. Chips was much more than a club night and eventually became a full community of like minded souls collaborating with labels and club nights around Manchester. Chips Records spawned the cult band Stazi for whom I was a dancer and when Joe Robinbson left for Spain, Scott joined the band and we embarked on a few years of truly crazy gigs all over the UK and Europe! One night after searching for somewhere to sleep in London after a Stazi gig, we ended up sneaking into the Columbia Hotel's conference room to get some well earned rest, The Viceroy Suite provided some warm free shelter and a new band name! The Viceroy Suite was a studio project that eventually played live with DJ LA77 joining the line up. There are too many stories to recount here, there were so many fun nights, so much creativity, so many friends made. When Scott married his beautiful wife Andrea we were so happy for him and we joined them at their Wedding at Andrea’s family home. Together they raised a beautiful family and Scott was a wonderful father. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of Scott's family and friends, we have lost a cherished friend BUT we all gained so much knowing him and for that I am truly thankful. Love you and miss you brother X RIP DJ Superchat.
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