He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Malone of Los Angeles, California and son, Edwin Self of Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his sister, Jean Self Bright of Clarksdale, Arizona; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Founder/owner of Self Productions, a film production company.
Interviewed in Tom Weaver's book "Eye on Science Fiction" (McFarland & Co., 2003).