R.I.P. Carl Macek

[MMM]

This guy brought anime to America and the English-speaking world. 58 is too young to pass.

Anime World Loses Carl Macek

[Tsuwabuki]

I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with him in 2003 when I worked Guest Relations at Anime Mid Atlantic. We spoke at length about the industry, where it was, where it was going, the Macross/Robotech debate, hatred of Minmay, and other things completely unrelated to anime or fandom.

He was a real genius, who got screwed over by the way shows had to be packaged and sold, and he did his best, even when fans hated him for it.

You will be missed, Carl. On Friday, when I can, I will raise a drink and toast you.

[nobora]

thats sad, 58 is too young to die

[manganimefan227]

Darn, I hardly ever jump straight into subbed anime, so what this man did was . . .awsome! Rest in Peace, Thank You for Dubs.

Bless your soul . . . A true American!

[YukisUke]

It's sad to see a man that young pass away. He had such am impact on how America saw anime. R.I.P Carl. We will never forget you.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by YukisUke

It's sad to see a man that young pass away. He had such am impact on how America saw anime. R.I.P Carl. We will never forget you.

It is sad to see someone that relatively young succumb.

[YukisUke]

Originally Posted by MMM

It is sad to see someone that relatively young succumb.

That's true. He shouldn't have died.

[RickOShay]

Originally Posted by MMM

It is sad to see someone that relatively young succumb.

Well, 58 is relatively young by today's standards, however I have known quite a few people that have died in their early 60's to cancer.

What caused his death btw?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by RickOShay

Well, 58 is relatively young by today's standards, however I have known quite a few people that have died in their early 60's to cancer.

What caused his death btw?

It was a heart attack that he died from.

[Quailboy]

R.I.P Carl, helped me enjoy my childhood, big time.