I just returned from New York, covering The Society of Illustrators’ Hall of Fame event. I’ll post about that shortly, but felt it was important to pay tribute to someone first.
I just heard that Robert Harris died today, suddenly and unexpectedly. He was an attorney based in Sacramento, but grew up in Wynnewood, PA, and was a childhood friend and classmate of Richard Amsel’s from 3rd grade through high school.
Robert and I had been in touch since the early days of the project, and filmed an interview while he was briefly visiting Los Angeles in the summer of 2018.
Robert is one of two friends I’ve interviewed who knew Amsel during his early years, and his testimonial was sensitive and telling. He and Amsel lost touch with one another after school, and while Robert knew of the artist’s successful career, he did not know of his childhood friend’s death until coming across my website years ago.
I’ll forever be grateful for Robert’s support and participation in the project. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
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