In Memoriam: Peter Straub
Writers around the world, and horror writers, in particular, lost a legend. Peter Straub passed away on September 4, 2022, after a long illness. He was 79 years old.
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Legacies & Passings
In Memoriam: Corrine De Winter
In Memoriam: Corrine De Winter
The HWA is saddened to hear of the passing of poet and author Corrine De Winter. Our hearts go out to her loved ones, her… Read more
In Memoriam: Valjeanne Jeffers
On behalf of the Horror Writers Association, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Valjeanne Jeffers, and to her longtime boyfriend, poet… Read more
In Memoriam: Anne Rice
It is a difficult day as we at the Horror Writers Association join the legions who mourn the loss of beloved author Anne Rice. A true titan in her field,… Read more
Statement from Lisa Morton, Acting President of HWA, about Rocky Wood
You all know by now that we lost HWA’s President Rocky Wood on December 1, due to complications from ALS. Rocky was diagnosed with this terrible disease in October 2010,… Read more
Stephen King on Richard Matheson’s Passing
We’ve lost one of the giants of the fantasy and horror genres. From THE BEARDLESS WARRIORS, his brilliant (and largely unread) World War II novel, to THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN… Read more
Mark Worthen (1962-2011)
As most of you probably know by now, HWA’s Webmaster Mark Worthen passed away on September 19, 2011. Mark suffered a seizure while at work and died shortly thereafter.
Mark… Read more
L.A. Banks (1959-2011)
Leslie Ann Peterson Esdaile Banks died on August 2 from adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer. She left behind a wonderful daughter, Helena Marie Esdaile, who in many ways can be… Read more
Forrest J Ackerman – 11/24/16 – 12/4/08
The Associated Press reports that legendary Famous Monsters of Filmland editor Forrest J Ackerman passed away on Thursday, December 4th at his Los Angeles home. Ackerman, or “Uncle Forry” as… Read more
Joseph McGee 7/07/85 – 11/27/08
It is with great sadness that the HWA reports the passing of one of its members, Joseph W. McGee. McGee, 23, of Worcester, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 27, from… Read more
