Mahdi Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Dr. Willis E. McNelly, author of the Dune encyclopedia, passed away earlier today at the age of 82, according to his official website. Details of his death have not been released, but his son, Jim McNelly, has posted a short eulogy on their site. If you would like to express your sympathies, please do so in this news thread. I will be e-mailing the webmaster of his official site, who once set up an interview between myself and the good doctor, and will be including the link to this news article within it, in the hopes that it will be forewarded to his family.Bi La Kaifa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordos45 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That's such sad news. He was probably the most knowledgeable person about Dune aside from Frank Herbert himself. And he was kind to the fans also. I'll miss him, despite never having gotten to talk to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exatreide Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 This is sad, i was hoping one day to read his BJ story thing.To bad he is gone. He will be missed. :'(3 rows of 7 sadukar line up aid point their las guns in air.We are here to reamber Dr. Willis E. McNelly beloved Dune Fanatic and author of the DE.We pause to reamber him and salute him.READYAIMFIREThe air is broken by the sound of the las guns firing.Bi La Kief WillisBi La KiefMay Shi-Hulud warm you and may your blade chip and shatter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I had the Dune Ecyclopedia for the last month but neglected to read most of it, but will have to sometime to see his insights on Dune.He will be missed, I wish I could have only met him, just like I wish I met Frank Herbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dczx Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I have enjoyed the Dune Encyclopedia for a long time and I am very sad to hear of this. My condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard3000 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That's too bad. My condolences. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caid Ivik Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Let his soul will have clear way to Heaven. Rest in peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Harkonnen Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunenewt Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 :( :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemafakei Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Another link to the ideas and intention of the Dune universe lost to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlok Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I had some email communication with him, and also the fortune to own a copy of his DE.He will be missed at alt.fan.dune as well as D2K and other sites.My condolances to his family and friends.rgdsOrLoK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaros Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 do they suspect foul play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowzeewee Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 :'( :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHJ BV Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 That's sad, but 82 isn't a bad age to die at... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 He was 82! :OThat is quite sad though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nampigai Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 yea sad indeed, my deepest sympathies to his family. even though he had a high age it will still be a loss for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 My condolances to his family. A great loss for the Dune community it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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