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A rare Truth OC plea on behalf of a great friend.

So if you read this site, you likely know of the passing of Jerry Rocha, the comedian/Orange County resident/Truth OC contributor who battled cancer like a champ.

Jerry was a great guy, and equally wonderful is his fiance Andrea, who was by his side every … single … step … of the way.

Anyhow, a Go Fund Me was recently set up by one of Jerry’s close friends. It’s 100-percent legit and warmly intended. This is what he wrote …

The world recently lost one of its most brilliant souls, Jerry Rocha. Jerry passed away on June 3, 2026 after a 5 year battle with stage 4 Colorectal cancer. Jerry waged an epic battle deserving of recognition in the halls of Valhalla or worthy of recognition in the archives of the Jedi Order. The tales of his bravery in the face of an unrelenting enemy will echo through Hyrule, across The Great Sea and live in The Lorule Kingdom for eternity. If you got any of those nerdy references then you truly loved Jerry and the light he brought to this sometimes dark world.

On June 3rd I not only lost my best friend and brother, but more importantly Andrea Lassen lost the love of her life. Andrea over the last 5 years has been Jerry’s real life Guardian Angel. Extending his life countless times by making him go to the doctor instead of brushing off a blocked colon as gas or a blood clot in his neck as a pulled muscle. Without Andrea’s love and care we wouldn’t have had Jerry for as long as we did. Now it’s time to return that favor. Andrea this past January had to leave her job to become a full-time caregiver after Jerry’s health took a turn. With these last 4 months of lost wages, mounting medical bills and after death costs Andrea could really use some Guardian Angels herself.

So I’m asking you to please, if you can, give whatever you can or at least light the Beacons of Gondor and spread the word (if you got that reference then you really got Jerry). I know times are tough and everything costs more, but if you can spare anything it would mean the world to me and help Andrea in this time of need. Also, to quote my late, great best friend, “Don’t Make a Fuck Outta Me” (IYKYK)

If you feel compelled, here’s the link.

No pressure, obviously.

Thanks.

— Jeff Pearlman