The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died Bonnie King Salem-News.com The global cannabis community mourns the loss of the The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died Bo

The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died Bonnie King Salem-News.com The global cannabis community mourns the loss of the
The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died
Bonnie King Salem-News.com

Jack Herer
June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010
Jack Herer
The one and only Jack Herer will be missed forever

The global cannabis community mourns the loss of the great Jack Herer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The sad news has been confirmed. Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and renowned around the world for hemp activism, has died at 11:17 a.m. today, in Eugene, Oregon.

Jack Herer suffered a heart attack last September just after speaking on stage at the Portland HempStalk festival. The last seven months have proven to be a huge challenge to the man, with several health issues making his recovery complicated.

Jack Herer's health has been poor lately, this last week there have been reports of the severity, and an outpouring of prayers on his behalf.

"It's shocking news, even after these last seven, trying months," said Paul Stanford, THCF Executive Director.

"Jack Herer has been a good friend and associate of mine for over 30 years. I was there when he had the heart attack at our Hempstalk festival and I know he wouldn’t appreciate the quality of life he's endured these last months. Still he will be greatly missed. I honor his memory."

"No other single person has done more to educate people all across the world about industrial hemp and marijuana as Jack Herer. His book is translated into a dozen different languages, it's a bestseller in Germany," added Stanford.

"The Hempstalk stage will forever be the Jack Herer Memorial stage. And, a Memorial is planned to be built where he fell that day," Stanford said.

"His legacy will continue to inspire and encourage for generations to come."

Jack HererJune 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010

ARCHIVE of recent Salem-News.com reports about Jack Herer:

Marijuana Author Jack Herer Collapses After Stage Appearance at Portland Hempstalk (9/13/09)

Supporters of Jack Herer Say They're Focusing on the Positive (9/14/09)

Jack Herer Continues to Fight for His Life -- Donation Fund Formed (9/17/09)

Hemp Guru Jack Herer's Condition Critical But Stable (9/19/09)

Portland Media Group Releases False Report About Jack Herer's Death (9/19/09)

Dr. Phil Leveque Comments on Jack Herer's Recent Heart Attack (9/23/09)

The Hemperor Jack Herer Shows Slight Progress in Oregon Hospital (9/27/09)

Jack Herer Strives To Recover While The Fight For Hemp Goes On (10/13/09)

Jack Herer: A Man Well-Loved is Saved Again (11/2/09)

Jack Herer Benefit Event Tonight at Village Ballroom in Portland (12/3/09)

JACK, JACK: Who's Got Your Back? (12/21/09)

The Story of Jack Herer and Hempstalk VIDEO (12/24/09)

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Bonnie King has been with Salem-News.com since August '04, when she became Publisher. Bonnie has served in a number of positions in the broadcast industry; TV Production Manager at KVWB (Las Vegas WB) and Producer/Director for the TV series "Hot Wheels in Las Vegas", posts as TV Promotion Director for KYMA (NBC), and KFBT (Ind.), Asst. Marketing Director (SUPERSHOPPER MAGAZINE), Director/Co-Host (Coast Entertainment Show), Radio Promotion Director (KBCH/KCRF), and Newspapers In Education/Circulation Sales Manager (STATESMAN JOURNAL NEWSPAPER). Bonnie has a depth of understanding that reaches further than just behind the scenes, and that thoroughness is demonstrated in the perseverance to correctly present each story with the wit and wisdom necessary to compel and captivate viewers.

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