BUDD HOPKINS: Monday, June 15, 1931 – Sunday, August 21, 2011

Source: Journalist Leslie Kean

Renowned Abduction Researcher Budd Hopkins died on Sunday, August 21, at 1:35 PM. Budd had been under hospice care for about three weeks at his home in New York. The combination of liver cancer and pneumonia led to his death. His daughter GRACE HOPKINS-Lisle and I were with him almost continuously during these past weeks. He was NOT in any pain throughout any of the process, and he received the best possible care and loving support from those closest to him. Today he gradually slipped away, and simply quietly stopped breathing. He died peacefully and without any struggle, with Grace, Grace's husband Andrew, and me by his side. Thanks to ALL of you for being such strong supporters of this extraordinary man, who has contributed so much to our lives, in so many different ways.

UFOS Northwest Comment: I met Budd on a couple of occasions. He was a great person, very polite and easy going. His contribution to UFO science is legendary.