MedicAR Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 From his Facebook page... Dear Fans and Friends, I apologize for our silence for the past few months. Last November Bernie began falling again, and having obvious problems with perception. He had to undergo yet another brain surgery to relieve bleeding, and then spend several weeks undergoing in-patient rehabilitation. Unfortunately, it appears that he has lasting damage: he has extremely limited function on his left side, and is unable to walk or reliably use his left hand, among other limitations. We have had to come to the sad conclusion that he is now effectively retired: he will produce no new art, and he is unable to attend conventions. Should this situation change I will happily announce it here. He can still sign his name (in fact he was signing Kickstarter prints in the hospital!), and is otherwise pretty healthy and has good cognition. We expect to continue releasing signed prints, and offering occasional pieces of art for sale from the collection that remains. We both thank all of you for your continuing support and good wishes! All our best, Liz and Bernie Wrightson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Oh man... he is truly one of the greats. Edited January 30, 2017 by Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 That is a shame and sad news, he is indeed one of the greats. I had a few things signed by him over the years and he's always been very warm and genuine. The man exudes niceness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAR Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I hate to see it, but given the constant advances in brain injuries and strokes, maybe there is still hope. I am heartbroken to think that Frankenstein Alive, Alive! will never be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquareChaos Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I hate to see it, but given the constant advances in brain injuries and strokes, maybe there is still hope. I am heartbroken to think that Frankenstein Alive, Alive! will never be finished. Same - this was the very next thought I had after the initial sadness had passed. It is a shame, and yet look at the quality of work he was able to do at his age and with his health where it was! Truly amazing, as I said in the OA forum, I hope he can recover and enjoy a well deserved retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAR Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I hate to see it, but given the constant advances in brain injuries and strokes, maybe there is still hope. I am heartbroken to think that Frankenstein Alive, Alive! will never be finished. Same - this was the very next thought I had after the initial sadness had passed. It is a shame, and yet look at the quality of work he was able to do at his age and with his health where it was! Truly amazing, as I said in the OA forum, I hope he can recover and enjoy a well deserved retirement. I had made peace with the idea over the last three years or so but it still hurts to see it confirmed. It was just a week ago I was showing my son who is being introduced to art and painting, some of Bernie's art, showing how he made black hair "shine" on Frankenstein and how he used the light and shadow in the House of Secrets 103 cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadOne Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 sounds like he had a cerebral hemorage. my father had that. he never really recovered physically. wrightson is only 68. such a talent, such a shame. but at 68 maybe he'll be strong enough to get most of his life back even if the art isn't possible. my dad was in his 80s, different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbanner Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 This was taken at the Greensboro Comic-Con a long- time ago, I believe it was the 1st time I had met any forum members I didn't already know from other cons or ebay. From L to R: drbanner, arexcrooke, Wrightson, Sal, Rick_High Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 GET WELL SOON BERNIE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Terrible news. A stroke got my mom a few months back and it was tough seeing her vibrancy diminished in those last hours. Even if he never puts pen to paper again I hope he recovers sufficiently to live without further debilitating effects. Prayers to him and his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAR Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Terrible news. A stroke got my mom a few months back and it was tough seeing her vibrancy diminished in those last hours. Even if he never puts pen to paper again I hope he recovers sufficiently to live without further debilitating effects. Prayers to him and his loved ones. Well said. I have lamented not seeing a story finished but regardless, I hope he is well enough to enjoy himself and his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koollectablz Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Horrible news. I don't think I truly appreciated how art can be elevated in the comic book medium until I found the work of Wrightson. Legend in every sense of the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Absolutely a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bc Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Pray for his quick recovery and extremely thankful for pieces like this that I enjoyed exploring for hours: -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Bernie, get well soon. You have been a true inspiration to me, in my art, and in my life. I will never forget the hour or so we really talked about art, life,and comics. I will never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
