The creator of Dark Shadows dies, aged 78. A memorial service was held on March 31 at Eden Memorial Park, Mission Hills. Representing the Dark Shadows community were David Selby, John Karlen and Jim Pierson, acting as pallbearers, with Barbara Steele giving a reading. Dan's daughters and novelist Herman Wouk also spoke.

Memorial donations can be made to Dr. Jeff Cummings' Alzheimer's research, c/o UCLA Alzheimer's Disease Center, 710 Westwood Plaza, Suite 20238, Los Angeles CA 90095.