Saskatoon author Wes Funk has died, according to numerous social media posts.

Funk was a frequent guest on CTV Morning Live and he’s published several novels as well as a chapbook of poetry and short stories.

Word of his death was released in detail by a friend on Facebook, and a Facebook memorial page has already been set up for the author.

The post stated Funk died in his sleep overnight Thursday.

He was 46 years old.