Forest J Ackerman, requiescat in pace ...

[Dave Monroe]

Forest J Ackerman (1916-2008)

The Associated Press reports that Forest J Ackerman passed away in his
Los Angeles home on Thursday, December 4, 2008. He had congestive
heart failure and was preparing for the end at home where he could be
happy, comfortable and surrounded by his friends. He was 92.

Forry was a Lifetime Active member of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writers of America

Memorials:

Forrest J Ackerman (Also Known As: 4E, 4SJ, Uncle Forry, Mr. Science
Fiction) (born November 24, 1916). Agent, editor, writer, life long
fabulous friend. Normally the phrase he is best known for & comes into
a piece like this on a person's life and loves. But, Forry is
internationally loved and famous and best known for so many things
that it would be hard to come up with just one.

He created the phrase "Sci-Fi" and coined several other terms....

http://www.sfwa.org/news/2008/fackerman.htm