MediaWest*Con

09/09/2024

https://www.npr.org/2024/09/09/462417634/james-earl-jones-dies-at-93

May the Force be with you, Always

Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture.

09/05/2022

It's with a heavy heart that I regret to inform you of the passing of my Aunt, Margaret Basta. My Aunt Peg ran the Orphan Zine table for many years and alongside my mother helped me fall in love with worlds beyond our own. She was a truly selfless woman and she will be missed.

Live long and prosper, Aunt Peg.

07/31/2022

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/07/31/entertainment/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-dies/index.html

Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson.

03/15/2022

12/31/2021

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/31/entertainment/betty-white-obituary/index.html

Betty White, the self-described "lucky old broad" whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as "The Golden Girls," "Boston Legal" and "Hot in Cleveland," died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement...

10/26/2021

From Ann Wortham:

Fandom has lost a wonderful lady tonight, a longtime attendee of Mediawest and lover and supporter of fanzines and fan fiction. RIP Bev Singer you will be missed.

Years ago when Bev’s daughter Dr Beth Singer was getting married, Bev actually asked me to publish a fanzine in her honor as a wedding gift. Bev did all the work of asking for submissions from people and then I did my usual job of editing and publishing. That was the Stargate zine Gateway to Eternity. Since that time Beth has contributed to my fanzines many times and I’ve published some for her as well.

Bev was a fixture at the big annual convention in Michigan so many fans attended, Mediawest, and I know many on my friends list will remember her.

08/03/2021

https://gofund.me/70143982

Hello all, the passing of Ginna has caused the family to incur significant costs. As a result they have created a GoFundMe to help handle those costs. Anything you can spare to help out would be greatly appreciated.

On Wednesday, July 28 1, Ginna Wilcoxen passed away after a lengthy health battle. Gin… Amanda Morgan needs your support for Funeral costs for Ginna Wilcoxen

07/29/2021

This is a tough one for me to write. Ginna Willcoxen passed away today. Growing up as a MediaWest child Ginna was my con Mom, and our friendship grew to be much more than just the con. I'm still in shock. I've been trying to find the words all night, and frankly I still don't. I loved her, still love her, she taught me so much, she was the one who taught me what IDIC meant, and what it represents, all while cosplaying as a Romulan. You were what made our Buffy shadowcast a reality, our Halloween and summer parties at your home are among my favorite memories. You were always there if I needed advice, especially when I didn't know I needed advice. Rest in piece my friend. You will never be forgotten.

Live long and prosper. Until we meet again.

04/28/2021

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/statements-on-passing-of-michael-collins

The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael Collins: