M.R. Hildebrand (1946–2026)

Writer and organizer M.R. Hilde Hildebrand, 80, died in her home in Glendale AZ on March 4, 2026, after entering home hospice care for rheumatoid arthritis in 2025. Hildebrand was born in 1946. In the 1970s, she became an active member, organizer, and host in Phoenix AZ fandom, working to help with conventions including Leprecon, Coppercon, and the 1978 Worldcon. She ran staff lounges and a book-selling service at various …Read More