GOFUNDME ESTABLISHED FOR J.W. RINZLER

A GoFundMe drive has been established to assist former Lucas Licensing author and editor J. W. Rinzler with end-of-life plans. Rinzler was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer last August.

Rinzler wrote The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film, and several other “Making Of” books for the Original and Prequel trilogies, which have been invaluable resources for Star Wars fans and autograph collectors. He also adapted George Lucas’s original 1974 draft in Dark Horse Comics 2013 eight-issue series The Star Wars.

His latest novel, All Up, is available on Amazon HERE. You can pre-order his highly anticipated Howard Kazanjian: A Producer’s Life HERE.

Please click HERE to support J.W. Rinzler with your donations.

My father, JW Rinzler, diagnosed w/ pancreatic cancer, is making end-of-life plans. Many people have sent thoughts, prayers—and have asked if they can help–so I am sharing our GoFundMe, to help with his medical expenses. thank you again.https://t.co/pLGh83ZxD9 pic.twitter.com/bUbn9kNjni
— J. W. Rinzler (@jwrinzler) July 18, 2021

From the GoFundMe page:

Hi, my name is Sarah Rinzler, and I’m starting this fundraiser for my dad, Jonathan.

Most of you visiting this fundraising page likely already know my dad’s story, but I’ll provide background here for those who don’t: Jonathan visited his doctor last August because of abdominal pain and an increasingly diminished appetite. That same month, he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was given three to four months to live. Since then, he has soldiered through many rounds of chemotherapy but often had allergic reactions. As we reach the one-year mark from his diagnosis, there are no more treatment options available; Jonathan is making end-of-life plans.

I can’t imagine a time when the mundane, such as paying bills, would feel less important; regardless, part of the reality of battling prolonged illness is facing a challenging financial situation. My parents, sister, and I appreciate any financial support you can provide — and thank you all for everything you have already done to help our family.

With love,

Sarah