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Alexander Shulgin Obituary
June 17, 1925 - June 2, 2014
Alexander "Sasha" Theodore Shulgin was born in Berkeley, California to Theodore and Henrietta Shulgin. A multi-instrumentalist, with a lifelong love of music, Sasha attended Harvard, but left to join the Navy during WWII. He later earned a biochemistry PhD from UC Berkeley. Sasha married Nina Gordon in 1948. In 1949 their son Ted was born. Both predeceased Sasha: Nina in 1977, Ted in 2011.Working for Dow Chemical, Sasha developed the first biodegradable pesticide. In 1960 after taking mescaline, he began to research psychedelics, inventing hundreds of them and becoming known as the "Godfather of Ecstasy" after publishing a description of MDMA's effects. Loved by many for his intelligence, creativity, and wit, Sasha was a prolific author, teacher, and worldwide lecturer. He married Ann Perry in 1981; they lived happily together until his death from cancer. He is survived by his widow, Ann, her children, Alice, Brian, Christopher, and Wendy, and 8 grandchildren. For memorial details:
ShulginResearch.org
Erowid.org/sasha/obit
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it's all about the chemistry
Andre Klein
June 10, 2014
Rest in Peace, Dear Sasha.
Thank you for your beautiful chemistry.
JODY SMITH
June 9, 2014
I wish i had a chance to shake your hand, and thank you. Me, like many others benefited from your extensive research and information you so openly passed to those looking to expand themselves. May you enjoy your "trip"...to the other side.
Louise Lacey
June 8, 2014
My warmest and most thoughtful regards. Sasha was always a high flying bird. I have strong feelings for Ann Shulgin and wish I could help her further.
June 7, 2014
Thank you and Goodbye
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