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In this 2000 file photo, ticket-taker Eric Glover of Morristown makes funny sounds and gestures to patrons as he takes their tickets at the Headquarters Plaza Movie Theater. Glover, who has been long associated with the Morristown theater, has been homeless and living out of his car for nearly a year. (PHIL LANOUE/STAR-LEDGER)

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MORRISTOWN -- More than $64,000 has been raised for Morristown Headquarters Plaza movie ticket-taker Eric "Fluffy" Glover, who for the past 10 months has been homeless, through an online fundraiser started last week.

Glover has been living in a shelter or out of his car for nearly a year, but his living situation only came to light when Lidia Udrija organized a GoFundMe fundraiser on Thursday to help Glover get back on his feet.

Glover, who is known for his eccentric sound effects and welcoming demeanor, began working at the theater in 1987. The previous owner, Clearview, shut down the theater in 2012, but Glover was hired on a part-time basis in late 2013 when AMC took over the location.

Glover said in a 2013 interview he hoped to transition to full-time employment.

AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan previously said Glover's status as a part-time associate hasn't changed since he was hired in late 2013. His hours also haven't been cut back despite the GoFundMe page's claim that they have, Noonan said.

AMC wasn't aware of Glover's living situation prior to the GoFundMe, he said. The company, Noonan said, is currently "exploring, and discussing with Eric, our employee assistance options."

In response to Glover's living situation, Anthony Recenello started a petition on Change.org pushing for AMC to give Glover "a substantial raise as well as at least 40 hours of employment a week." More than 350 people have signed the petition as of Wednesday afternoon.

"There is currently a GoFundMe for $50,000 to help Eric out of homelessness," Recenello said in the statement. "But for a man to live a financially secure lifestyle, he must be employed full-time. $50,000 will get him by for a year, but a raise and full-time hours will let him live a good life for many years to come."

Glover, in a YouTube video posted by Udrija, thanked those who donated.

"I'm going to continue keep making people happy when they come to the movie theaters on Sunday," he said. "I'm a keep doing my sounds as long as I can stay employed there."

Justin Zaremba may be reached at jzaremba@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JustinZarembaNJ. Find NJ.com on Facebook.