Originally published at: http://boingboing.net/2017/01/23/rip-larry-smith-traveling-sc.html
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He was a treasure to fandom. We will miss him.
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I was shocked when I read about this late last week. I knew him for several decades, and used to jokingly call him “Cousin Larry” since we were both Smiths. He will definitely leave a hole in the dealers’ rooms at many conventions. As well as in the hearts of many F/SF fans. My sympathies and support to Sally.
BTW, what con was that photo taken at?
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It’s people like this who made fandom what it is today, I think. Sad news, especially for those who knew him.
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I am 99.6% certain that photo is from Readercon — either 2015 or 2014, that looks like the Dealer’s Room at the old hotel.
Larry and Sally were always nice — for several years, I kept on misplacing my wallet(the actual physical wallet, not just the contents) at his booth, and he always held it until I came looking for it.
I, also, offer extreme condolences to Sally
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