American collector of science fiction books and movie memorabilia (1916-2008).
Born November 24th, 1916 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died December 4th, 2008 at 92 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson