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| Author Michael Crichton dies |
| 2008-11-05 |
| According to his Web site, best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly on Nov. 4, in Los Angeles, after a courageous and private battle against cancer. While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget. Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand. He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world. Michael's family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time. A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public. |
| Posted by:anonymous5089 |
| #8 Awwwww, for me personally he's second only to Arthur C. Clarke as a fiction writer and Amer visionary. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-11-05 19:24 |
| #7 Damn.............. |
| Posted by: Col B. Guano (ret.) 2008-11-05 19:21 |
| #6 Just a great author. No one tied science to engaging storylines like this guy. I will miss his work, especially on cross-country flights. RIP Michael. |
| Posted by: remoteman 2008-11-05 18:18 |
| #5 This was a brilliant and very courageous man. We're much worse off for his loss. Rest in peace. |
| Posted by: Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-11-05 17:37 |
| #4 This way he won't have to see his fears (State of Fear) made reality. RIP - I enjoyed most all of his work. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2008-11-05 16:23 |
| #3 his book "State of Fear" depicted enviros as bad guys and/or dolts this is one of very few books like this |
| Posted by: mhw 2008-11-05 16:07 |
| #2 Argh--it was bad enough to see the election results, but to lose a great author like this in the same timeframe is just excruciating. My condolences to his family. |
| Posted by: Dar 2008-11-05 15:27 |
| #1 A terrible loss - I didn't even realize he was ill. I'm so sorry for his family. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2008-11-05 14:53 |