He sort of 'rage quit' well before that, handed everything off to the first to request it. Not great, but his prerogative, something to bare in mind relying on OSS from random individuals I suppose, even if it is something as major as requests (and someone as major as Reitz) et al.
It's the same as our recent FOSS library security gaffe. Entirely maintained by one guy, yet relied upon by way too many people not willing to throw in some funds for its upkeep.