The Hemperor,
Jack Herer
has Died
By Bonnie King
The global cannabis community mourns the loss of the great Jack Herer.
Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and renowned hemp activist who is known and loved around the world, died at the age of 70, on April 15, 2010, 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.”
Source: Salem-News.com – The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died
Remembering Jack Herer
The Great Cannabis Warrior
“No one has ever died from Marijuana that wasn’t shot by a cop”
– Jack Herer
Jack Herer
June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010
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