Marcus Allen Dies

 

Marcus Allen 1942-2026

I'm sad to report that Marcus Allen has passed away. I first came across Marcus in 1997 on Jon Ronson's For The Love Of... a "late-night settee discussion" TV series. Marcus appeared on it a knowledgeable and eloquent man with long brown hair. He spoke with much confidence about a highly unusual and controversial subject. I began reading the magazine he published, Nexus, and since then I've barely missed an issue. I first met Marcus in 2006 at the Probe conference where he had his magazine stall and we had a good conversation. That conversation has really never stopped. I've interviewed Marcus many times, for example see: https://hpanwo-radio.blogspot.com/2022/12/programme-488-podcast-apollo-17.html. He was an essential team member of the Apollo Detectives, for example see: https://hpanwo-voice.blogspot.com/2025/03/apollo-detectives-14.html. I think that was the last time I talked to him. In this modern world of trolls, flame wars and "pwnage!", Marcus' manner was a breath of fresh air. He was always calm, polite and rational, even when debating his most ardent critics. That is a rare gift. He never showed a moment of fear, even when surrounded by enemies. I'll never forget his courageous decision to take on the BIS, see: https://www.aulis.com/allen_bis.htm. Marcus was not young and I knew I'd have to say goodbye to him at some point before long, but his death was still a shock and has saddened me enormously. He was a precious friend and comrade and I'll really miss him. Despite that, Marcus was confident about the existence of the afterlife, as am I; so I hope he has moved on to somewhere nice, which is what he deserves. We may even meet again one day. Until then, rest in peace, Marcus Allen.
See here for Marcus' memorial HPANWO TV show: (coming soon).
And here for his memorial HPANWO Radio show: (coming soon).