Harlan Ellison, Iconic Sci-Fi Writer, Passes Away at 84

CBR.com ^ | June 28, 2028 | Stephen Gerding

[Ciaphas Cain]

Harlan Ellison, one of the most influential sci-fi writers of the twentieth century, passed away today in his sleep. He was 84 years old.

Christine Valada, the widow of the late Len Wein and a friend of Harlan and his wife Susan, officially announced the author’s passing on Twitter.

“Susan Ellison has asked me to announce the passing of writer Harlan Ellison, in his sleep, earlier today,” Valada wrote. “For a brief time I was here, and for a brief time, I mattered.”—HE, 1934-2018. Arrangements for a celebration of his life are pending.

[ArtDodger]

Harry Harrison did some fine work, too.

[ChessExpert]

Yes, I remember that I read some of his (Harry Harrison) work, and liked it.

[Impy]

RIP

I didn’t know but he was also a consultant on “Babylon 5”.

[EveningStar]

Ellison had a column called The Glass Teat, about various TV programs. I don’t remember what the publication was that carried it, but it was great.

The Los Angeles Free Press.

[Radagast the Fool]

That’s it, thank you!!

[JoeFromSidney]

I met Harry Harrison at a Science Fiction Writers of America meeting many years ago. Chatted for a while about how he parodied some of the big names in the field in his numerous stories.

[T-Bone Texan]

Is that Robert Culp?

[COBOL2Java]

Is that Robert Culp?

Indeed it is!

Demon With a Glass Hand

[Jack Hammer]

Brilliant writer.

R.I.P.