Peggy Rae Sapienza Death
Peggy passed away on March 25, 2015 at the age of 70 in Virginia, United States.
When did Peggy Rae Sapienza die?
March 25, 2015How old was Peggy Rae Sapienza when died?
70Where did Peggy Rae Sapienza die? What was the location of death?
Virginia, United States
Peggy Rae Sapienza Birthday and Date of Death
Peggy Rae Sapienza was born on June 28, 1944 and died on March 25, 2015. Peggy was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 28, 1944
Date of Death: March 25, 2015
Age at Death: 70
Peggy Rae Sapienza - Biography
Peggy Rae Sapienza, (born McKnight, previously Pavlat, 28 June 1944 – 25 March 2015), was a second generation science fiction fan and a consummate con-runner and promoter of science fiction fandom. She made memorable contributions to Noreascon III in Boston, the 1989 Worldcon, partnering with Fred Isaacs in conceptualizing the ConCourse, a new feature for Worldcons. A Vice Chair of the 1993 Worldcon, ConFrancisco, she served briefly as Acting Chair after the Chairman died, until a new Chairman was appointed. In 1998 she chaired BucConeer, the 56th Worldcon in Baltimore. She served as North American agent for the first Worldcon to be held in Japan, Nippon 2007; in 2010 co-chaired, and 2011 and 2012 chaired the SFWA Nebula Awards Weekends; and was Fan Guest of Honor at Chicon 7, the 70th Worldcon, held in 2012. She co-chaired the 2014 World Fantasy Convention just months before she died due to complications from heart surgery.
