Forry is no more

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Forry is no more

Post by Rotwang » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:28 am

Forrest J Ackerman passed away at 92. He was bar none the most dedicated fans of science fiction and loved the film Metropolis, and even built a full scale replica of the robot in the 60's.

If ever somebody deserved an honourary ASFR award, it would be Uncle Forry.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printeditio ... 6064.story
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Post by DeusMachina » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:07 am

The man who invented the word sci-fi. He lived to an old age but it's sad to hear it wasn't in good health. RIP
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Post by Keizo » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:56 pm

I saw a film that he hosted once. What an amazing guy!
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Post by minkwheel » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:27 am

...I've MET him! --he came to a batch of our CHILLER THEATRE conventions here in New Jersey.....a GREAT GUEST, and VERY happy to be around friends and fans. ---one of the most GENEROUS, and GENUINE guys bar none. He WILL be missed --right now, I'm sure he's kissing Maria's hand. --minkwheel
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