I just got word that one of my online friends, Michael Bledsoe, died today from a massive heart attack. I've known Michael for many years through the Remington Steele fandom, and while I was aware that his health wasn't the best in the world, he seemed fine last night when a group of us where chatting.
Michael lived in Biloxi, MS, in Katrina's line of fire. He was forced to evacuate with his son Patrick last fall, but returned home a month ago to be with his wife Ellen and young daughter, Katrina. Over the last year or so, he lost two brothers. His wife is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. He loved Remington Steele, Star Trek, and Dr. Who. I had taped the second series of a British mystery series "Rosemary and Thyme" for him, and never got it to him because I had to move.
He was part of the committee for a major sci-fi convention held in the Biloxi area, and we worked together on a book for a role playing game that was never sold.
I'm in shock. And saddened for his family, particularly for his young daughter, who's gone through so much over the last few years, only to lose her devoted and loving father.
God Bless you, Michael. You're in a much better place now.
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