 I am very sad to have learnt today that Robert Anton Wilson is both very ill and close to homelessness
"Friends of Robert Anton Wilson
Sadly i have to report that wizard-author-intelligence increase agent is in trouble with his life, home and his finances. Robert is gravely ill and dying from post polio syndrome and the IRS has garnished his income. He has enough money for next months rent and then will be homeless and unable to pay his rent. He cannot walk, has a hard time swallowing, is extremely frail and needs full time care which is being provided by several friends-fans-volunteers and family. I appeal to you to help financially for the next few months to let him die at his home in peace.
Robert's writing has enlightened-educated many and I personally know he has connections to stellar intelligence. We appeal to those that have appreciated to contribute to the Friends of Robert Anton Wilson relief fund. If you can please commit to help pay a portion of his expenses until his passing which sadly won't be that long. Monthly contributions of $50.00 or more will be greatly appreciated. All monies will go directly to Robert.
Anyone can send money to his PayPal account olgaceline@gmail.com. If this is inconvenient, please forward a check to RAW c/o Futique Trust, P.O. Box 3561, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 payable to Robert Anton Wilson"
via Bruce Eisner's Vision Thing and Douglas Rushkoff and The Robert Anton Wilson Website
I found Robert's work uplifting, hilariously funny and insightful and encourage anyone who was touched by his work to help him out.
Update : 10/10/2006
But the good news is that in a week more than $80,000 was raised in donations. There are further details here and here.
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