UPDATE, JUNE 4:
Keith Birdsong has passed after several days in a coma.
UPDATE, JUNE 2:
Artist Keith Birdsong is in grave condition following a stroke. From the post linked to below:
ORIGINAL POST:
Just saw a Facebook post from Michael & Denise Okuda's page that Keith Birdsong, an artist who, among other things, painted the cover art for many Star Trek novels and books, has passed away. Their post:
Keith Birdsong has passed after several days in a coma.
UPDATE, JUNE 2:
Artist Keith Birdsong is in grave condition following a stroke. From the post linked to below:
Marc B. Lee posted this message from Keith's mother:
“Keith has not passed away. We are preparing to have his organs donated..this is something we, his family believe he would want. The arrangements must be done before he passes from this life.
“Posts have been all over his page. To be clear about his condition, he is currently on life support and sadly the prognosis is not good. He had a stroke Thursday afternoon and the damage to his brain is extensive. The bleeding in his brain and internal injuries are far more than he will be able to recover from.
“Please understand we love Keith and could use prayers.”
“Posts have been all over his page. To be clear about his condition, he is currently on life support and sadly the prognosis is not good. He had a stroke Thursday afternoon and the damage to his brain is extensive. The bleeding in his brain and internal injuries are far more than he will be able to recover from.
“Please understand we love Keith and could use prayers.”
ORIGINAL POST:
Just saw a Facebook post from Michael & Denise Okuda's page that Keith Birdsong, an artist who, among other things, painted the cover art for many Star Trek novels and books, has passed away. Their post:
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of noted artist Keith Birdsong. Star Trek fans know of his beautiful paintings that graced the covers of so many Star Trek novels. We are grateful that his talent graced the cover of the Star Trek Chronology. Keith suffered from serious health issues, but was able to return to painting long enough to make an appearance at the most recent Star Trek Las Vegas convention, where we were lucky enough to see him one last time. Ad astra, Keith.
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