Gregory Benford reports that Tor editor David G. Hartwell had a stroke today, January 19.
I spoke to David’s daughter Elizabeth in Westport NY at 6:30 PST tonight.
David had a stroke this afternoon at 4:30 Eastern time and is in critical condition.
Overwhelming.
Update 01/23/2016: It was later clarified that while carrying a bookcase upstairs, Hartwell suffered a fall which caused unstoppable cerebral bleeding.
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Get well soon.
I wish the best possible outcome for Mr. Hartwell and his family.
Ah, crap. We don’t need to lose any more people this year. Best wishes and thoughts to all.
Damn. Hope he recovers completely.
Damn. I hope he recovers. All my thoughts to him and his family.