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
Forry is no more
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...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
...From my HEART and from my HAND
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