Unfortunately I don't. I had a lot of free time back then and would dig to my heart's content. I've since spoken with other people who knew Art personally, and they confirmed the story, however.
I have more to say on the matter, but I want to hear what others have to say about it. I've kept these thoughts with myself for a long time. It took me a few months to sort out in my head, never having discussed any of this out loud with anyone. I've come to believe that the Ouija story, to those who knew about it, really warped their perspective on his death. Was he depressed at the time? Mildly, most definatly. He was in poor heath and most people were still mocking him over the stalker rediculiousness, that and George's one comment to his comback was along the lines of "let's hope he doesn;t quit in a few months this time".... I don't think he liked how the end, his legacy, was turning out... Was it a suicide though? Would anyone jump to that conclusion, unless they were familiar with the story? Not likely, no.
On the other hand, I have a testimony claiming that, that picture of Art in the hospital a few months before he died.... that wasn;'t a COPD attack, that was a failed suicide attempt. Was the person credible though? They were a personal friend, yes, but at the same time, the credibility of the invidicual... I cannot comment becuase I do not know HOW they know that. Also, which came first, hearing the Oujia board story and connecting the dots with that, or knowing the events firsthand, and then finding the story out, after they knew what was going on. Conspericy minded folks would be quick to connect the dots, and Art's life was always shrouded in mystery and conspericy, as also his show.
If I am to hush about this, I can continue to keep this all to myself, as I have been doing. I don't know if this is appropriate to talk about yet or not.
How and why Art Bell died on Friday the 13th is special piece in completing our 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. I believe the story of Ouija story predicting Art's death by suicide. Art always warned his listeners not to use an Ouija board. Art was consistent over the years with his warning. He also advised us not to have one in our home. Recently, HW talked about having an Ouija board in her home. I was surprised that she had broken one of Art Bell’s rules.
At the time of Art Bell’s death, I did think back to his warning about the Ouija. Somewhere, I read that that Art Bell was given a warning that he would die by “suicideâ€. I do not recall the source. I do not know any HAM radio operators who are still alive. So this story came from another source.
Why was Art Bell in the hospital before his death? I always believed it was for one of his physical problems. Never ever hear a whisper of a suicide attempt. Who knows?
I am glad that you decided to break your silences. Your posting has validity to it. I have a split decision about Art’s death. Accidental vs Intentional.
Dying on Friday the 13th is the one piece that sticks with me.