Ray Bradbury, the pioneering science fiction author, passed away on June 6, 2012, at 91 years old. Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. He began writing as a child and his fascination with science fiction inspired him to write stories that united horror, science, and fantasy into a unique literary blend. He is most widely known for classics such as “Fahrenheit 451” and “The Martian Chronicles”; these works propelled him to international fame. Outside of his writing career, Bradbury also wrote the screenplay to John Huston's 1956 film adaptation of “Moby Dick” and wrote plays, short stories, and connected extensively to a broad audience, often sharing stories and inspiring interviews of personal experiences that shaped his writing philosophies. Bradbury is survived by his daughter, four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.