Forrest Ackerman very ill

[winter]

Godspeed Forrest.

 

[dr2red]

Locus is running a new story saying that science fiction and fantasy editor Forrest J Ackerman is dead - so did the British Fantasy Society, before posting a retraction saying that, no, he's still alive. Update: Alex Paige confirms Forrest is still thankfully with us.
https://www.sfcrowsnest.com/news/arc/2008/nz13281.php

 

[Anton Phibes]

A gentleman by the name of Robert is following the story very closely via FJA's personal assistant Joe Moe. Forry is in no pain and resting comfortably, but it is now only a matter of time. Forry's spirits are high but he himself has tried to brace us for the fact that he isn't going to get better this time. Its terrible. the man is an institution. Check Universal Monster Army's website for accurate up to the date info. regarding Forry or Classic Horror forums.

 

[wax murderer]

I had the great good fortune of sharing an hour or 2(and a meal) with Forry at Noreascon 2 in Boston in 1980. He was gracious, friendly and willing to entertain ALL of my marginally dumb questions.He had that ability to make you feel like you'd known him all your life(of course, as a long time FM reader, I kinda did). He even posed for a picture with me. Truly a great man...PS

 

[Anton Phibes]

Forrest J. Ackerman, alias "the AckerMonster" has died.

 

[Anton Phibes]

https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081205/ap_en_ot/obit_ackerman_7

 

[Buttmunch]

Another great one has gone.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

The geek culture has lost one of it's giants. Bummer.

 

[Anton Phibes]

This has me do depressed right now I cannot stand it. I talked to Forry on the phone once, and it was he who was responsible for connecting me to my three year "pen palling" (and one time phone greeting) relationship with the late Vincent Price. I can't stand it. But at least he's in a better world than this one.

 

[Anton Phibes]

The geek culture has lost one of it's giants. Bummer.

Not just "geeks". Forry was awesome. No one has anything bad to say about him. Everybody loved and respected him, and all Monster Kids owe him a debt of gratitude. Except for Ray Ferry(but we definitely won't go there.)

 

[furystorm]

Extraordinarily sad. I was fortunate enough to listen to Forry speak at Comic Con a few years ago. Such a great asset to our culture is lost.

 

[The Monster]

 

[uscmhicks]

R.I.P

 

[Batty]

I just read this today. He was one of a kind and will be missed.

 

[2000man]

Sad news. He kept the flames for horror and sci-fi burning for many years

 

[RoboDad]

That is extremely sad. So few people realize just how much of what we currently take for granted in the Sci Fi and Horror genres is due to his efforts and enthusiasm.

RIP Forrest.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Very sad news...

Rest in Peace, Mr. Ackerman.

 

[winter]

Peter Jackson Eulogy

https://www.aintitcool.com/node/39356