The C++ programmer and educator Rainer Grimm has passed away
5 hours ago
- #ALS Awareness
- #C++ Community
- #In Memoriam
- Rainer passed away on October 6, 2025, surrounded by family after deciding against further life-sustaining measures.
- Despite ALS, Rainer focused on two life goals: contributing to the C++ community and raising awareness for ALS.
- He shared C++ knowledge via his blog, mentoring, and conferences, with his last appearance at CppCon 2025.
- Rainer and his wife founded Cippi, an initiative that attends conferences to continue his legacy.
- He participated in a charity run that raised over €6,000 for ALS research.
- Rainer offered his books at a discount, donating proceeds to ALS research.
- The family thanked the C++ community for their support, likening them to a second family.
- The future of Rainer's blog, mentoring, and his book 'Modern C++26' remains uncertain.