Golden Apple Owner Bill Liebowitz Passes at Age 63
On Tuesday, October 26, Bill Liebowitz -- Founder and Owner of Los
Angeles, CA's Golden Apple comics shops -- died of a cardiac arrest stemming
from flu complications. He was 63.
Liebowitz opened the first Golden Apple store in 1979, and followed it with Golden Apple's Melrose Avenue location, which is frequented by a number of Hollywood celebrities. A Diamond customer since 1992, Liebowitz was highly regarded by creators, publishers, distributors, and his peers, and will be greatly missed. Liebowitz is survived by his wife, Sharon; his sons, Damon and Ryan; and a stepdaughter, Kendra.
"Bill was a true legend in this industry, serving as a sterling example of everything a comics retailer should aspire to, and the successes they can achieve," said Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi. "On behalf of everyone at Diamond, I'd like to extend my deepest condolences to Bill's wife, Sharon; his family; and his friends, and wish the best of luck to the Golden Apple stores in their future endeavors."
Look for additional information on Liebowitz's accomplishments in the October 29 Diamond Daily.
Liebowitz opened the first Golden Apple store in 1979, and followed it with Golden Apple's Melrose Avenue location, which is frequented by a number of Hollywood celebrities. A Diamond customer since 1992, Liebowitz was highly regarded by creators, publishers, distributors, and his peers, and will be greatly missed. Liebowitz is survived by his wife, Sharon; his sons, Damon and Ryan; and a stepdaughter, Kendra.
"Bill was a true legend in this industry, serving as a sterling example of everything a comics retailer should aspire to, and the successes they can achieve," said Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi. "On behalf of everyone at Diamond, I'd like to extend my deepest condolences to Bill's wife, Sharon; his family; and his friends, and wish the best of luck to the Golden Apple stores in their future endeavors."
Look for additional information on Liebowitz's accomplishments in the October 29 Diamond Daily.
