Harlan Ellison

Better late than never as the cliche goes. Harlan had a huge impact on my decisions as a writer even when I decided to throw in the towel and try something else. To use the phrase "force of nature´ doesn´t really describe him- he reinvented the genres he touched and transcended the silos they were in as well touching on a variety of fiction. To his mind writers wrote stories without regard to barriers that separated them in the publisher´s mind (and the public, too). I salute Harlan who encouraged me to take risks through his writing both professionally and personally. To measure the impact of a life we have to look at how it was before he or she changed those around him or her. Harlan made a difference.

A tremendous loss. He was truly unique. One of the best short guys, excuse me -- short story writers of the 20th century.

I miss him greatly. The only person in this world who got what needed to be gotten.

Hope Susan and him are in a even better temple, with all the olympia typewriters a guy could ask for.

Harlan was a Force unto himself. I'll remember him and miss him until my time, too, comes to go. I'll never stop reading Ellison; as long as any of us do, he may be gone, but never forgotten.

Gone...but not forgotten. Missing you both.
-Lin 7/2022

Cheers, to the greatest speculative short story writer ever!

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's... My condolences

We had a great time bantering while walking down the WB street. Thanks for writing the story and giving me credit. Thanks for helping. Miss the honest bulldog. You always stood up for what you thought was right. An honest man, tough on the exterior and kind on the interior. D.R.

There is a hole in the world, and the winds sigh.

I have no eyes, but I must cry.

When Harlan left this dismal world we have to reside in, we lost one of those guys with a real spine that said what he meant. He talked the talk and walked the walk. I will always miss this friend of mine

Ellison was here and his work mattered! I hope that his writing will be read for generations to come.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this time of loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

A tremendous loss. My condolences to Susan and all of Harlan's many, many friends. I am proud to have known him and to have had my work published alongside his. To paraphrase his epitaph, "For a brief time he was here, and for a brief time, he mattered." I have to disagree with the latter part of what wrote, though; I believe Harlan's life and work will matter very much in the decades and centuries to come.

My sincere condolences to the Ellison family. Share your fond memories with each other as God comforts all of you.

Thank you, thank you thank you. You will be sorely missed. No one in the 21st century will come forward, yet, and try to revive the short story or novella genre so far. Those who are honest and talented owe you for teaching us what speculative fiction is and can be. RIP.

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented man, who will be remembered for his contribution to film industry. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.

Sad to hear of the loss of this talented young man. While words cannot completely erase the sorrow felt because of his loss, hopefully God's assurance at John 6:40 will bring a measure of comfort to you.

Too young. Too soon.

My sincerest condolences to you Susan. Thank you for sharing him with us. His passing is a great sadness for us all. May you find the strength to endure your pain and sadness.

I will miss his writings and food for thought he gave us...I wonder what his next book would be about? Knowing his writings we would have a treat. The world will miss his wonder!!!

He held my hand as we watched "A Boy and His Dog"

I will miss him forever. Harlan's writing made me laugh, angry, sad and beneath all the anger and rage I always felt that this person had a heart of gold. Susan, through his writing, (Mine Fields), he loved you so much. May you find peace in your grief, you were so loved.

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm during your grieving process.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Susan : my sympathy . Thank you and Harlan for being guests at the out of state cons, especially the giant Cleveland Superman con with Curt Swan and Bill Mumy.
And someone's got to quote the Master about himself, and keep in mind who said it : "I'm an agnostic Jew." Shalom.

I met him once while taking a Clarion Writer's Workshop. He was unforgettable; creative, erudite, passionate about the written word and one of the funniest people you would ever meet. I can't believe his life-force is stilled - I prefer to think he is pounding the keys of some Olympic typewriter in another realm. He will be missed.

I read Harlan's book, "Can and Can'tankerous". I won't say it was his last book because I just KNOW that somewhere in some attorney's office safe is a completed manuscript that begins, "If you're reading these words, then I'm dead."

Thank you for your courage.

Prolific! Leaving a gaping hole in the literary world, my sincere condolences to the family friends and fans who have suffered the loss of this master of writing, Harlan Ellison. God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time because he cares for you. (1Peter 5:6,7)

A professor at OSU told him he'd never make it as a writer. Everytime something appeared in the press about him, he'd clip it out and send it to the prof. He said, "I figure now he has enough to fill a room." - For that alone he'd be great.

Godspeed Harlan. When you see the Almighty, be sure to have your list of complaints and grievances typed and ready. I'm still working on mine.

Ah Harlan, My World is diminished without you in it. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences to you Susan.

May your fondest memory some how help you face each new tomorrow, and may you find that God's help continues lessening your sorrow.

RD IL

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Ellison family and friends at this difficult time.

In memory of Mr. Harlan Ellison, may you continue to find laughter and joy most important in God's promise for a future of everlasting life and happiness.-John 6:40. Know that prayers are being said in your behalf.

Tribute to one of the great writers and minds and characters of the 20th and 21st centuries. Rest in peace, weary warrior. You had a great run.

May the Almighty God of comfort be with Mr Ellison's family, friends and fan at this time of deep sorrow. We invite all to draw close to God, our creator and source of life. Learn all you can about him and his son, John 17:3. They truly love us.

My deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort prove to be your strength during this difficult time.
Psalm 18:2

My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Harlan Ellison. May the God of all comfort, comfort you in these difficult times. Please know that God cares and He promises to "...to bind up the brokenhearted.

Condolences are with you. May The God of all comfort give you the strength needed to get through this difficult time.

Offering my heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family of Harlan. May God provide comfort and strength during this most challenging time. Harlan was truly a brilliant and accomplished man of integrity. He will truly be missed. With Love & Hugs

Superb obit, Nick. Not only for Ellison but for all of us who possess a great confusion of light and darkness. Thank you.

Sending prayers and words of comfort to the family and friends of Mr. Ellison.His writings will be remembered by so many. He is resting in Gods memory. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Heartfelt condolences for Harlan Ellison. Remembering your great stories today and always

Condolences to Susan in these hard times. Words first. Yes. What if the words just won't come out? This man moved so many. Maybe not a household name...but for the ones who sought him out, who experienced his works, rants, lectures, ect. He was one that touch both our minds and our hearts. It is comfort knowing he is never too far away, we can find him there on our bookshelves, ( or if you're like me...once you've read his stuff...he becomes somewhat of a Jiminy Cricket of the brain) Alas, he is here, always here, waiting to mollywhop your brain from the page. Thank you, Mr. Ellison, for the stories that helped us outsiders grow. We will miss you dearly.

1970s Los Angeles. KPFK. Mike Hodel and Hour 25. Me driving on the Santa Ana Freeway from Orange...bumping into Mr. Ellison here and there...me a youthful Chicano...all special to me now, an old man on the otherside of the world...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Condolences goes out to the family and friends of Mr. Ellison may the memories you all treasured with him and God's love comfort the family


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My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort be with you at this difficult time.

So truly sorry for your loss of a very talented man . May the God of comfort continue to bring you comfort and peace.

May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends of Harlan Ellison during this time of grief.

Deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. A. D.

So sorry for your great loss. It appears he was an icon in the eyes of those who knew him.

A person who is remembered is never truly dead.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers for your family. May God provide comfort and strength during this most challenging time. I am truly sorry for your loss. With Love

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

My deepst condolences to Harlan's family. He was a great writer! I loved his short stories. Whereever he is I hope he is still writing.