>>7393The proof that was there has long-since been lost to the twisting nether known as the internet. Their exit from doing such things as quiet and gracefully done; and those who know aren't willing to speak much. Possibly because of the implications.
If they come back, they've either already returned and you haven't noticed them OR they moved on.
I suggest you do the same. There's plenty of artists out there for you to support of similar quality and they could use the boost to their ego.