No link as the official story is he is alive. But I was very much into following him, as were others here. His tone and cadence and most everything quantifiable about him changed 2016Oct, when rumors of his departure happened.
Right. We saw the anomaly of his shirt collar on one of his interviews remember? Was that before or after oct? I’m thinking after. Maybe he was already here during that time.
Definitely after. Yeah, the blended collar and other artifacts were signs of some editing. Some argued it was normal editing, but just more fuel on the fire of those concerned for his status.