io9 reports that 91-year-old Forrest J. Ackerman is very ill and not expected to recover.

Ain’t It Cool News, a site among many influenced by Ackerman’s work, has more.

I talked to Joe Moe, Forry’s caregiver and best friend. He told me to spread the word about Forry. Forry is leaving us quickly. If youre going to write or call, do it now before it’s too late. He’s in good spirits and not in any pain or taking any meds. He did not have any heart attack or stroke. He is home resting comfortably, but his body is starting to shut down and he’s sleeping alot now, hes very weak.

Even if you do what I did, just write “I love you” on a piece of paper and mail it, please do something if he touched your life in some way…………….joey OBrien

FORREST J ACKERMAN
4511 Russell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90027

If you want to say goodbye to such an influential figure in fandom, please write something and send it along.