Our beloved friend, filmmaker and entertainer John Harris, died suddenly on May 8. For 5 1/2 decades he shared his kind heart and many talents with countless people around the Monterey Bay and beyond.

Rich in generosity and creativity, John lived on an artist’s shoestring budget. Sadly, there are no funds to cover the expenses of wrapping up his affairs. As best as can be determined at this time, a minimum of $12,000* is needed to cover John’s final expenses. We are creating a GoFundMe account to cover mortuary costs, the disposition of his remains, and other end of life expenses. Funds are needed for rent and utilities owed and other immediate outstanding debts, for temporary storage of his equipment and archives, as well as help with costs for a memorial celebration of his life.

His agent John Kelly of Kelly Productions wrote, “John was forever the dreamer, always working on new projects, always improving his craft as a performer, always looking forward. He was an entertainer who engaged with his audience in a positive and authentic way. To borrow words from Bob Dylan, John was forever young, and those of us lucky to know him were graced by his good vibes and limitless talents.”

All donations will go directly to the John Harris Memorial Fund. More details of John's Celebration of Life to follow soon.

*The financial breakdown:

$6000 Immediate outstanding debts, including but not limited to unpaid rent, utilities, computer services, legal and other fees.

$1500 Moving and packing expenses, and 3-month storage rental for equipment and archives while it is being processed.

$3500- $4000 Mortuary costs and disposition of remains

$1000 Expenses for a Celebration of Life