Tom Wade Huntington dead?

So I'm the insane guy who reviews every episode of this show for a blog. I'm getting ready in a month to go into season six, and I've heard rumors Tom Wade Huntington may have died in 2007 or 2008, but I've never been able to find any solid sources on this other than occasional online rumors. I'm curious if anyone has any solid sources if this is the case as, if he is dead, I want to make sure to be respectful and offer him a decent tribute at the end.