Gleefully satirical Portland cartoonist John Callahan dies
Often controversial artist mostly turned tragedy into laughs
Portland cartoonist, author, musician and man about town in a wheelchair John Callahan died on July 24. He was 59.
Callahan, a quadriplegic who was paralyzed by an automobile accident, poked fun at himself and life in his frequently politically incorrect drawings, writings and songs. He and his large black wheelchair were often seen in Northwest Portland, where he spent much of his adult life.
He died at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital from complications due to his paralysis.
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I still have his DVD called Quads, funny cartoon series he did.
Sad day for crip humour.
Simon.
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John Callahan Dies - Gleefully Satirical Portland Cartoonist
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 05:33 PM
Thank you for posting this Simon...I had recently read "He Won't Get Far on Foot..." along with some other stuff...I will miss his observation and wit...
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 09:26 PM
I loved his stuff it taught me how to laugh at the absurdity of disability.
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 09:28 PM
A nurse gave me the "He wont get far on foot" book to read when I was in rehab. Very funny. He will indeed be missed by those who knew and knew of him and his rapier like wit. 
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 11:43 PM
Callahan's self effacing brand of irreverent humor was my way back from being far to serious in rehab. While struggling through the pages of New Mobility magazine I came upon his famous 'Don't worry, he won't get far on foot' cartoon and a few paragraphs of pure satirical joy...I've been hooked ever since. If you can't laugh at this life as well as cry, then you are in serious trouble. RIP JC 
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