Sad tidings indeed. Regardless of the debate around some of
his controversial sentiments, the guy had impact on the
genre. Like a commet striking the earth.
--- In
rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Crider"
<macavityabc@...> wrote:
>
> I was sorry to hear this news. I've mentioned before
that I'm an
> unapologetic Spillane fan. I was lucky enough to
meet him at the
Milwaukee
> Bouchercon in 1981, where he was a funny,
entertaining and
accessible guest
> of honor.
>
> I heard rumors that he was near death all weekend at
ConMisterio in
Austin.
> I'm saddened to hear that the rumors were
true.
>
> Bill Crider
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
removed]
>
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