JAMES HILLMAN

HILLMAN--James, 1926-2011, nominee for the Pulitzer prize for Revisioning Psychology, awarded the Presidents Medal of Honor, Florence, Italy, and radical founder of Archetypal Psychology, died at his home in Thompson, CT from complications of cancer. Dr. Hillman was 85 years old, alternately holding court with friends and colleagues and deep in exchange with his beloved wife, artist Margot McLean. Born in Atlantic City, Hillman resided in Europe for more than three decades. He is the author of more than twenty books translated into twenty five languages including a number one best seller, "The Soul's Code," and his opus, "A Terrible Love of War." A ten volume Uniform Edition of Hillman's uncollected published works is in progress, with six titles currently in print. James' stunning wit, generosity of mind and heart, brilliant conversation, and joy in the daily round will be terribly missed. He leaves behind a used pair of tap shoes, a yard full of exotic chickens, mornings in Thompson, nighttimes in New York, friends from all over the world, and most importantly his irrepressible collaborator in life and love, Margot. Predeceased by his first wife Catharina Kempe, remembered by his second wife Patricia Berry, Hillman is survived by his sisters Sue Becker and Sybil Pike, brother Joel, four children from his first marriage, Julia, Carola, Susanne, Laurence and five grandchildren. A Memorial Service in New York City will be announced at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to: Spring Publications, PO Box 230212 New York, NY 10023 in support of his Uniform Edition.