Thomas M. Disch, dead, apparent suicide
According to Ellen Datlow, author Thomas M. Disch was found dead in his apartment on July 4, the result of an apparent suicide. His death makes me feel so many different things, and if this entry seems a little mixed up, then I’m sorry, but that’s where I’m at right now.
I won’t claim to have known him well, but I was working with Tom and Tachyon Publications to promote his book “The Word of God,” and got to correspond with him over the last few months. He had a wonderfully acerbic sense of humor and although he is known to have been somewhat of a curmudgeon, he was extremely genial with me. He suffered, physically and emotionally, but was both proud and intensely private. He was a brilliant writer and I am truly sorry to see him go. It is an incredible loss for anyone who appreciates speculative fiction.
Reflections, remembrance, more: (Thanks to Charles Tan and Ed Champion for helping with this collection)
Cat Rambo
James A. Owen
The Inferior 4 (Elizabeth Hand)
Matt, I just read the news. I´m real, real shocked. He answered the questions for that interview, remember? He was so considerate, so funny – I still can´t accept it.
Fábio Fernandes
July 6, 2008 at 6:41 pm
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July 6, 2008 at 6:56 pm
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Thomas M. Disch Found Dead : Edward Champion’s Reluctant Habits
July 7, 2008 at 12:43 am
I just got the news. Let me assure that the feeling of loss is not limited to the EE.UU You don´t know me but I interviewed Tom Disch a couple of years ago and we were in touch in a planned staged production of “The cardinal detoxes” in spanish. I found him witty, amusing and considerate.
I am shocked and the world is certenly a poorer place for me today.
Arturo Villarrubia
July 7, 2008 at 11:20 am
[...] Matt Staggs has a good collection of links pertaining the news. [...]
Thomas M. Disch is dead - Worlds of Paul Jessup
July 7, 2008 at 1:22 pm
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No love for Thomas M. Disch from FARK.COM « Enter the Octopus
July 8, 2008 at 10:06 am