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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Years ago, I had the opportunity to interview a man who was one of my greatest inspirations as a writer ...

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Peter David, self-described "writer of stuff", was once a guest on "The Dark Side" back in the day. He was one of my favourite writers, and, as I found in the days leading up to that interview, and in the years since, one of the nicest and friendliest people I've ever encountered.

I was informed that he passed away last night.

His health had been declining for a while and, even though he had written hundreds of comics, novels, television episodes, and even a couple of movies, friends had to set up a number of GoFundMe campaigns to help pay for his care.

I know this is likely to dissolve into the usual trash talking, if anyone even posts here, but Peter David was an inbreeding talented man and deserves to be remembered for that.

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Dammit! Not inbreeding. Typical of my phone...

#1 | Posted by RevDarko at 2025-05-25 02:43 PM | Reply

Rev Darko sighting! Glad you are still kicking.

Sorry about the circumstances... RIP Peter David. Gone too soon.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-25 02:47 PM | Reply

Wow I primarily know this guy's name from an Ookla The Mok song, let me see if I can find it.

Ookla the Mok - Arthur Curry 2007 (Lyrics Video)
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#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-05-25 02:53 PM | Reply

I am not a comic book fan, never have been.

But I do respect those who folk who have made contribtions to our society.

Legendary comic book writer Peter David dies after series of health issues at age 68
www.the-independent.com

... Legendary comic book creator Peter David, best known for his 12-year run on the The Incredible Hulk, has died.

He was 68.

His death was announced on Sunday by friend and fellow author Keith R.A. DeCandido.

"Just got the news that Peter David finally lost his rather lengthy battle with his failing physical form last night," DeCandido wrote on Facebook. ...



#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-25 11:04 PM | Reply

Peter David was one hell of an author as well.

#5 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-05-25 11:05 PM | Reply

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