He was survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren, and met his late wife in heaven. As a child he adored magicians and often told the story of a magician he met named Mr. Electrico who forever inspired young Ray Bradford. “Electrico turned to the twelve-year-old Bradbury, touched the boy with his sword and ordered him: Live forever! Bradbury later said, "I decided it was the greatest idea I had ever heard." I started writing every day. I never stopped." (Editor of Authorsontheweb.com) Ray did everything he could to support himself while writing by selling newspapers, to get as much education as he could for free by visiting the local library a few times a week for a few years since he was living during the Great Depression and they couldn't afford a similar luxury. He was known for his fantasy works such as The Illuminated Man and The Martian Chronicles, and was nominated for an Academy Award for writing the screenplay for "Moby Dick." (Editor of Biography.com) “As early as 1951, Bradbury foresaw his fears