According to various news reports, Shel Dorf, founder of what was to become Comic-Con International: San Diego passed away this week at the age 0f 76.
Dorf launched the first convention in 1976.
More information is available from the following sources:
- ABC News (Reuters): Comic-Con Founder Shel Dorf Dies at Age 76
- Sign On San Diego: Obituary – Sheldon Dorf, Comic-Con co-founder
- Shel Dorf Tribute
Comic-Con International has paid tribute to Dorf with the image below:
All comic show promoters should aspire to have just a tiny fraction of the positive impact on our hobby that Shel did!
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