Robert L. Asprin, best known as the author of the "MythAdventures" series of books, passed away May 22, 2008:
http://www.mythadventures.net/
"Robert Asprin (1946-2008)
On May 22, 2008, Bob passed away quietly in his home in
New Orleans, LA. He had been in good spirits and working
on several new projects, and was set to be the Guest of Honor
at a major science fiction convention that very weekend.
He is survived by his mother, his sister, his daughter and his
son, and his cat, Princess, not to mention countless friends and fans and numerous legendary fictional characters.
He will be greatly missed.
If you wish to send a note to me [Jody Lynn Nye] or Bob’s family,
please write to Jodynye @yahoo.com"
He was a hoot at conventions, and a very talented writer!
-Raycheetah =-[.]-=