Forrest J. Ackerman, RIP

December 5th, 2008 at 05:05pm Will Pfeifer

Forrest J. Ackerman – literary agent, memorabilia collector, creator of the magazine FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, friend to Ray Bradbury, owner of the legendary “Ackermansion,” originator of the term sci-fi, and, above all, one of the greatest movie fans who ever lived, has died at the ripe old age of 92.

Here’s the Associated Press obit.

You might have never heard of him, but if you’re a horror or science fiction fan, you can bet he had an impact on your life.

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