Ain't It Cool News reports that Forrest J. Ackerman, the creator and editor of the seminal horror magazine FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, who has suffered deteriorating health the last few years, is leaving us.

Ain't It Cool posted this message:

"I talked to Joe Moe, Forry's caregiver and best friend. He told me to spread the word about Forry. Forry is leaving us quickly. If youre going to write or call, do it now before it's too late. He's in good spirits and not in any pain or taking any meds. He did not have any heart attack or stroke. He is home resting comfortably, but his body is starting to shut down and he's sleeping alot now, hes very weak.
Even if you do what I did, just write "I love you" on a piece of paper and mail it, please do something if he touched your life in some way................joey OBrien

FORREST J ACKERMAN
4511 Russell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90027"

There would be no fandom without Uncle Forry; he was that instrumental in celebrating horror, fantasy and SF, and Rue Morgue just devoted an issue to this man who had such an impact on film geeks all over the world, many of whom went on to become writers, artists and filmmakers.