[neverending]

It's a very sad day for me. Fans have been expecting this for a while now... but it's very somber to hear it's actually happened. The Ackermonster had a great influence on my young life and he really, truly shaped not only fandom but the horror & sci-fi worlds as well, not only as Editor of Famous Monsters, but as a literary agent to many great and not so great writers. His continual championing of Lon Chaney's work rescued the great actor from a fate of a footnote in film history to one of the most respected actors of the silent screen.

He was like a friend to all his fans, and that's how I feel tonight- like a dear friend has passed away. I understand he was at peace in his last days and was content with the full life he lived. My pal, Forry... I miss you.