Frederick S. Clarke, owner and publisher of Cinefantastique magazine died on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at the age of 51. He is survived by his wife, Celeste Clarke; by his children, Whitney and Caitlin; by his step-children, Drew and Anna Sikula; and by his brothers George and Charles.

Funeral services were held Monday at Ascension Church in Oak Park, Illinois and contributions may be sent to the Ascension Church Buiklding Fund, 815 S. East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

The following message comes from his assistant, Lisa Coduto:

In addition to his loving family, he left behind an office staff of seven, not including the many writers that also worked for him. We will miss him very much, and will continue his work just as he did, (there will not be any additions or changes in his staff) with no exceptions.

Cinefantastique will remain the great magazine that Fred strived so hard for. Your sympathy is very much appreciated.

On November 3, the LA times reported that Clarke commited suicide http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20001103/t000105321.html.

Updated November-6-2000