Weird but sadly true. They both passed away on the same day, May 6. From what I understand Julie's passing is a suspected suicide and Scotty from an overdose. I don't want to say anymore at this time. Henry still owns the Cue Club. I called to offer my condolences earlier today. We didn't talk long, it was just too hard for him. My heart goes out to all Julie's family.
She was a neat lady, with a beautiful smile that radiated and filled the room. She grew up in Canada and learned snooker from an early age. Her dad's first poolroom was up there in British Columbia. Can't remember if it was Calgary or Winnipeg. Julie shot as straight as anyone on tour back in the 90's and reached as high as 12th in the rankings. Her last job was at the Cue Club as I recall. I think she was 37 or 38.
Scotty spent many years in the L.A. area scuffling around playing pool. He was a decent shortstop who was his own worst enemy, due to his quick temper. I talked to him recently and he asked for a copy of my book, which I sent to him in Hawaii, where he was living. He called me two weeks ago to tell me how much he enjoyed it, but wanted to know why he wasn't mentioned in there. I promised to put him in my next book. He had just moved back to Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago and played in last Sunday's tourney at Hard Times. Tang said he saw him two days ago. Scotty was also in his 30's.
A sad ending to two very young lives. A twist of fate that they died on the same day.