Forrest J Ackerman dies at 92
Posted by Rodneyon 05. 12. 2008in News Chat
Forrest J Ackerman, the man often credited as inventing the term “Sci-Fi” has passed away.
Ackerman, a writer, editor and literary agent who has been credited with coining the term “sci-fi” in the 1950s, died Thursday of heart failure at his home in Los Angeles, Kevin Burns, head of Prometheus Entertainment and a trustee of Ackerman’s estate, told the Associated Press.
Mr Ackerman is also credited with inventing the scantily clad Vampirella character seen in early horror comic classics.
Vampirella was last seen in films in 1996 in a direct to video movie starring Talisa Soto, Roger Daltrey and Corinna Harney, directed by Jim Wynorski. I may have to dig up this gem in tribute to Mr Ackerman.
At 92, Ackerman has lived a full life full of achievements that others could only dream of.
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What a great character…I remember visiting the Ackermansion in the 80s and viewing his amazing collection of books, props and SF ephemera… He proudly wore Bela Lugosi’s Dracula ring.
Sad, but he did live to be 92, which we all would be grateful to live that long and do that much.
Another life claimed by 2008′s wrath (because it feels like more celebs died this year than last year, even though that’s probably not true).
RIP
good point Dragon
RIP
First Mr. Ackerman and now Miss.Bettie Page… So, it goes.. I see my life passing before my mind.