RIP - Curt Vendel

Started by zapiy, August 31, 2020, 22:05:04 PM

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zapiy

I am shocked to learn Curt has passed away, I have had the please to speak with him a few times during my dealings with Atari related things for RVG.  Curt has contributed massively to the retro scene and will be missed by us all.

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TrekMD

OMG, when did this happen?  I had the chance to meet Curt at the last CGE in Vegas.  Very nice guy but he did have many health issues.  That is what kept delaying the XM (I think he had something like 7 or 8 surgeries for his heart issues). 

RIP Curt.  You'll be missed.

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zapiy

Not sure mate, it appears last night.

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TrekMD


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TrekMD

This video interview was shared by The Guru Meditation for last year. 

The Ultimate Atari 400 / 800 40th Anniversary Exhibit with Curt Vendel of AtariMuseum.com VCF East

https://youtu.be/ZlqxDgnYHWU

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Shadowrunner

Sad news. He wasn't even that old. RIP

TrekMD

He was only months older than I am.  Too soon.

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davyk

yeah very sad news....born the same year as me...

Big loss to the community (not to mention his family of course).

:(


TrekMD

If anyone can, a GoFundMe has been started to help pay for Curt's daughter's education:  Curt Vendel Memorial Fund - Madison’s Education

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