“CLAREMONT, Calif. (AP) — David Foster Wallace, the author best known for his 1996 novel ‘Infinite Jest,’ was found dead in his home, according to police. He was 46. Wallace’s wife found her husband had hanged himself when she returned home about 9:30 p.m. Friday… Wallace taught creative writing and English at nearby Pomona College…”

He was definitely one of my favorite authors. I’ll think of him every time I write a footnote.

Miscellanea
Los Angeles Times obituary
New York Times obituary
Compilation of DFW videos on youtube
Review of Infinite Jest
Non-review
DFW interviewed by Charlie Rose (skip to 23:07)
Infinite Jest: Reviews, Articles, etc.
The Howling Fantods fan site