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| From | Michael Coxe <audities@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Very sad news about former Audities publisher Gary Littleton |
| Date | Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:57:47 -0700 |
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I received the following email last night from Audities Magazine
co-founder Anthony Henderson concerning Gary Littleton, and he
has given his permission to repost it here.
Gary had suffered from mercury poisoning which in turn had forced
Audities to cease publication. But in recent years he'd returned
to posting here on occasion, especially regarding the topic of
Midwestern power-pop which he loved and championed. But it appears
the struggle finally got the best of him. I will let Anthony's
words explain further.
- Michael
-------- Original Message --------
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:14:19 -0400
From: Anthony Henderson
Gary suffered a massive stroke involving the right hemisphere of his
brain last June. After extensive therapy and rehab he was released from
hospital paralyzed on the left side of his body and confined to a
wheelchair. He continued to seek therapy and rehab here in Tampa for
several months. He made some progress but not to his satisfaction. He
then sought more alternative and conventional therapies in Dallas for
several additional months.
Gary returned to Tampa with his partner in early June. He was exhausted
from a year of hard work that would have worn down an able-bodied
person. He was weary and had lost hope for recovery. He contacted
Hospice shortly after returning and began putting his affairs in order.
In short, Gary passed away on June 28th . I am still in a state of
shock as are all of us who were there at the end. I apologize for the
cut and dried presentation of this sad news. There is really no way that
I know of to soften the blow.
Best Regards,
Anthony Henderson
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