MiMi Aye

@meemalee.bsky.social

One of the “coolest women in food” - Stylist magazine (no, they really did say this). Also writer, author of MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen, tired af. https://linktr.ee/meemalee #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MandalayBook

The chances are if you read print magazines in the 80s and 90s, you’ll have encountered his work. Everyone at Debug sends their deepest condolences to Tim’s family, friends and all those who knew and worked with him.

For those who aren’t aware, Tim had an extraordinary career in publishing and games journalism spanning decades. His work included time at Future Publishing, Team17, Knapp Communications and SPOnG, where he served as Editorial Director, alongside a long career as a writer, editor and researcher.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our colleague Tim Smith passed away earlier this week. Tim joined Debug as Sub Editor earlier this year, and though our time working together was far too short, we were hugely grateful to have someone of his experience and knowledge as part of the team.

Tim Smith

Taken last Saturday, 15 August 2026, at Mori Art Museum in Tokyo - the day after Yayoi Kusama passed away, although this was not public knowledge at the time. RIP 💛🖤💛🖤💛

Me holding a jigsaw puzzle of the iconic Yayoi Kusama black-dotted yellow pumpkin while wearing a tshirt with the same image

Taken last Saturday, 15 August 2026, at Mori Art Museum in Tokyo - the day after Yayoi Kusama passed away, although this was not public knowledge at the time. RIP 💛🖤💛🖤💛

Me holding a jigsaw puzzle of the iconic Yayoi Kusama black-dotted yellow pumpkin while wearing a tshirt with the same image