My condolences to Karen’s family and close friends. Karen was our absolute WE champion! Her amazing knowledge, past and present, of our beloved characters and remarkable sightings, the vids collections, helping to resolve any tech issues or questions, making sure chat stays fair and fun…these are are just the bits I know about. It was clear Karen’s heart was with WE and the wildlife. Rest in peace and know you are tremendously missed … may your soul be surrounded by the African wildlife forever! Thank you, Karen!
(Painted Leopard)

It Is With Great Sadness that I Have Just Learned of Karen's Passing.

She Became an Awesome Person to Just "Kuier" with on Wild Earth for Me Personally since 2017.
May The Lord Be with Her FAMILY, Friends, Family (Wild Earth) and Viewers.
Karen was the Most Awesome Person You Could ASK her Anything and nothing was too Much it was Alway's A Pleasure and Giggle Time with her when Chatting.

May the Lord Comfort & Keep Everyone In HIS Wonderful Arms of Love.

My Thoughts & Prayers are with YOU ALL!!!

I am incredibly sad to hear about Karen's passing. I missed this information and just became aware during a search of the Wild Earth website. 

WE has become such an integral part of my life. I found it during COVID and never turned back. During this time, Karen helped me on more than one occasion when I had any problems with the website. My impatience never impacted her professionalism and kindness and ultimately finding a solution to my problem. This was also seen when Karen acted as the mod on the daily safaris. 

Rest in peace dear lover of our natural world. 

Sharon

To Karen's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed.

My sincere condolences goes out to all of Karen's family, friends and all who adored her on WildEarth. Karen's passion and knowledge of the animals at Djuma was immeasurable and we will all miss you. You have taught me so much, and for that I am so thankful. May you rest in peace Karen.

My sincere condolences to Karen’s family and friends. She was an integral part of WildEarth and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Karen .

Sweet Karen will be missed by so many people across the world. I always admired just how much she put into WE. She’d answer a question of mine impressively quickly. Truly impressive gal. I’ve no clue how she was able to do so much for WE and us viewers. I hope her family & friends know just how loved she was and how amazing she was. Rest in peace, Karen 

Sincere condolences and prayers to Karen's family and friends.
Sleep In Peace dear Karen.
Thank you for all you did.
You will forever be missed.
(Island Vibes)

Rest in Peace and Godspeed Karen. May you dance across skies on your eternal safari...WE isn't going to be the same without you...nor will dam cam. Thank you Karen, for everything... My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. 
(ZephyrK9)

Your legacy will live on for many years, thank you for the amazing wild earth show. We've all learnt so much from all the wonderful rangers

Rest in Eternal Peace Karen, you will be dearly missed on Wildearth. Thank you for all you did for us and for keeping things running smoothly. Deepest condolences to the family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the Gilliam's during this difficult time. Keeping you close in heart and prayer for the loss of beloved Karen. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.

My thoughts are with Karen's family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all at WildEarth

My deepest condolences to Karen's family at this most difficult time. Karen was a true friend and colleague, always willing to help out or lend an ear where needed. She was passionate about WildEarth and Africa and dedicated herself to helping bring Africa and nature to the many viewers around the world. Anyone could contact her and she would take her can-do attitude and find a way to make it happen, such a special gift.
She will be greatly missed by one and all and we will do our best to live up to her expectations and continue the good fight.
Rest Easy Karen, thank you for everything. We will make you proud.
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First and foremost, my condolences to Karen's family and friends. Thoughts and prayers to you all in this very difficult time. Our WE family has lost the biggest piece to our puzzle. Our hearts ache, our minds are scrambled. We all know you want us to go on and be the best we can be. You know the Mod's and Zoomies you framed us all into. We will do our best to make you proud, we all know you are not far (you never were). And YES, I'll still raise my hand and say "I did that" Karen (sorry trouble follows me). And yet you treated me (us) with the utmost respect. Fly high our angel, you are truly missed!!! RIP Karen, we've got it from here. 

Karen will be sadly missed. She brought me from the eagle cams to Djuma and I never looked back. She was stern as a mod but she was always fair. My heart is with the family today. We have lost a great soul and no words can be said to fill or replace her ever. Her family should be proud of all her efforts and the welcomes she gave to new people. Now she is in peace and smiling at us all. Thank you Karen glad you were my teacher.(eaglesprey)

Danke KarenVA das ich dich kennenlernen durfte und dein grosses Wissen über viele Dinge erfahren durfte! Du hast mit viel Hingabe, Geduld und Liebe über Wildearth und DamCam chats gewacht und den Respekt gewahrt, gegenüber anderen, und dir den Respekt dir gegenüber wahrlich verdient! Mein tiefstes Beileid gilt deiner Familie und deinen Freunden! Aus tiefstem Herzen DANKE und RUHE IN FRIEDEN! Dein grosser Fan und Verehrerin ElliePR!

Wish you could know how much you will be missed. To say "thank you " seems not enough. Heartest condulence to your family, friends and to WE-family. RIP

Karen was always so friendly and she answered any question that I had about any of the WE characters.My condolences and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time.Now she will be walking freely with all the WE characters that she loved and cared about x

Karen was such a delight to work with and always available whenever I needed her help. Her love and passion for wildlife, and dedication to her role at WildEarth was beautiful to witness. Truly a loss to all, and will forever be remembered. Rest Well

i offer my prayers for comfort at the unreplaceable loss we experience when a loved one or a friend inevitably passes away from our current reach. I selfishly appreciated Karen for all her dedication and labor of love she contributed that made it possible for me to also enjoy what Karen valued so much., the amazing beauty of God's creation in Nature and our human responsibility to value it all and to preserve it, by her untiring work to make the WildEarth community a welcome privilege for all to benefit from... For people around the entire planet.
That is quite a significant contribution and legacy by which Karen will always be remembered.

My deepest condolences for the loss of are dear frend Karen Gillian.
I had many times contackt with Karen on messenger and send her picktures frome leopards.
I will miss you dearly.
Peter Maas

I only knew Karen virtually through WE & DamCam chat but what a beautiful person she was in so many ways, I'll always remember her kind words to everyone who entered her realm and her enthusiasm & knowledge for wildlife. Rest in peace dear lady, you will be truly missed.

It is with great sadness I learn of the passing of Karen. I am a Mod (KG1) at Kruger Sightings and had great relationship with Karen over many years. I will miss you greatly Karen, a wonderful person.

sincere condolences

My condolences to the family and friends of Karen. Keep her memory in your hearts and be assured that she is watching over all of you. I'm sure she's also keeping an eye on everything at Wild Earth and is sitting on a cloud enjoying it all. After all, she has the perfect view now. Rest in peace, Karen.

Walking with Karula now.

Karen's daily presence at WildEarth is sorely missed. Her excitement before, during, and after the live drives was contagious. Her knowledge of the Sabi Sands wildlife was second to none. Thank you for everything you have done for the WildEarth family. You will forever be in my thoughts. 

I grew up thinking that Karen was my actual aunt. Her and my deceased Dad Robbie Williams were life long friends. Karen has always been a part of our family and my heart breaks that I wont get a message or a phone call from her anymore telling me to take a yellow and purple chill pill! Rest easy Aunt Karen, I know Dad and Momma Dixie was there to meet you so you could join the party. Until we meet again...

Karen will be truly missed, she played such a big part of my time with Wildearth and I will dearly miss all of our chats and her great stories.

I needed help with the simplest of issue. She made me feel important by lending her support immediately and checking up whether i succeeded. A heart filed with kindness even when i felt like a pest, Karen was there without a harsh word. Hope you knew you were loved by many

R.I.P Karen.....  Thank you for everything. You were a warrior... You will be missed..
Heartfelt condolences to your family and friends and all at Wildearth, Mods & zoomies and chatters.
Love.. Prass

I don’t know how to start … this is just so sad. Karen taught the chatters a lot about the lineage of all the animals, she had an extremely sharp memory that way. We loved it when Karen would get into a silly mood in the dam cam chat - she had lots of wit and would joke about scenarios of where the animals were when the dam was quiet. She stopped us from strangling each other and was quick to defuse online bickers with simple logic … and I would like to think she taught a lot of people about being respectful to each other and online manners.
The passion this woman had for Wild Earth was second to none. She worked extremely hard because she believed in the mission. I can’t imagine the loss Emily, Graham and the entire WE crew past and present, are feeling right now. I am so sorry to her family for losing their precious Karen. Sending love to everyone who knew her.
Jacinta (Leopard Lover)

Dear Karen my friend, I was so thrilled to chat with you on Messenger recently and try to help you out with a problem. I looked forward to chatting with you again in the future, but now with great sadness, that won't be. Rest in peace dear friend I hope you are with our favourite leopards now passed. My heart goes out to your family, many friends, colleagues and all the viewers of WE and especially the dam cam. We will all miss you greatly. Thank you for the privilege of knowing you the last six years. With much love ❤️ Anna Marie. xxx

Karen you will be deeply missed. You have touched so many people on your journey through life. May angels wings wrap around your family, and comfort them during this time. RIP Karen, you were a angel on earth, now your a angel in the sky.

Spitfire aka Ellie

Karen's true dedication, inspiration and great knowledge regarding everything with the wildlife at WildEarth was amazing. She was always there to share and help whenever she could. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and the entire WE family.  Karen you will be sorely missed RIP. 

Over the few years that I've known Karen, one thing is certain - She exuded immense kindness, understanding and always extended a helping hand to those in need.
Though she's gone, her impact remains unforgettable.
Rest easy, Karen

Karen, you will be sadly missed. Thank you for everything you did, not only for WE and the wider community, but also directly for me. I will forever be grateful. To your family and friends, I may only offer my deepest condolences. Karen, may you rest in peace. Go well.

Heartfelt condolences to Karen's family and friends in this time of her passing.  I also know her from WildEarth chats and over many years have respected her strength and will to maintain civil discourse and knowledge based commentary in service of the channels' owners and all.  Her helpful nature went above and beyond.  She was a steward of nature in all respects.  Rest in peace dear Karen, may your light shine on Djuma for always and know you will be missed

Karen and Family It was 2014 that I met Wildearth and therefore also you, 3 years later I became a zoomie for Wildearth, we only now realize how much work you have always done for us, Rest in peace Karen. Rocky the zoomie from the Netherlands

I am so very sorry to hear about Karen's passing. I had known her for many years, and always appreciated her deep knowledge and passion for african wildlife. She knew how to reign me in , when my thoughts got the best of me.
She will be deeply missed and impossible to replace.

Rest in peace Karen

A person with a huge heart. Sincere condolences.

Such a tremendous shock to read of Karen's passing
I have only known Karen for a short time, she reached out to me when I visited Djuma during Covid in 2020
Nobody had WildEarths interest at heart like she did. She will definitely be dearly missed
My sincere condolences goes out to her family, loved ones, friends and colleagues
RIP my friend

The bark still remains, the branches and leaves still wave in the breeze, but our beloved tree which graced all of WildEarth and Djuma is hollow.
Karen has been our Tree of Knowledge for so many years it will be easy to agree that no one will be able to wear her shoes quite as masterfully as she.
Yet, as a hollow tree becomes new habitat for new life the knowledge she so graciously shared can be encouraged forward for all nature enthusiasts!
Blessings to her family, closest friends and for all whom she touched. She will be deeply missed by more than she ever knew! Thank you Karen!

Dear Karen you ment the world to me. You helped me understand more than others did a bout animals and nature

I only knew Karen for just over a year and she was so helpful, kind and friendly, making me feel like I’d known her forever. Always encouraging and answering my questions of previous animals, and helping when I was challenged with technology! You will be sadly missed!

Thinking of those who loved her

I don't have many words to say may her soul rest in peace.

Karen you were and are such an inspiration to me and many more. I am going to muss all the banter and will sorely miss you. My Sincere Condolences, my thoughts and prayers go to her Family and Friends
RIP Karen have fun seeing all our characters WE've lost

I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She will leave a huge void in so many lives that she touched through WildEarth, but nothing compared to the void in her family. My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her, especially her family.