RIP Terry Pratchett

[bayonetbrant]

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31858156

Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66

Fantasy author Terry Pratchett has died aged 66 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

"The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds," said Transworld Publishers' Larry Finlay.

Sir Terry, best known for the Discworld series, wrote more than 70 books over his lengthy career.

He was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, but continued writing, completing his final book last summer.

The author died at home, surrounded by his family.

Mr Finlay said he was "deeply saddened" by the news of Sir Terry's death.

"In over 70 books, Terry enriched the planet like few before him. As all who read him know, Discworld was his vehicle to satirize this world: He did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humour and constant invention.

"Terry faced his Alzheimer's disease (an 'embuggerance', as he called it) publicly and bravely. Over the last few years, it was his writing that sustained him. His legacy will endure for decades to come.

"My sympathies go out to Terry's wife Lyn, their daughter Rhianna, to his close friend Rob Wilkins, and to all closest to him."

[Barthheart]

 :(

[undercovergeek]

Bollocks again

very sad, i lost track of the disc world novels but have the first 25 on the bookshelf behind me - started when i was 17, queued for 4 hours once for a signed copy of Sorcery

a shame   :(

[Martok]

Sad news.  While I've never gotten around to reading any of his works -- yet -- I'm well aware of the contributions he made to literature.  RIP. 

[bob48]

We have every one of his books. RIP and thanks for the countless hours of reading enjoyment.

Oh, and one of my sons has his autograph.

[bayonetbrant]

Love this quote from him

It's not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren't doing it.

[Staggerwing]

Love this quote from him

It's not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren't doing it.

That should be on the GH homepage masthead.

[bob48]

^+1

[Greybriar]

Such talent and dead at age 66. Rest in peace, Sir Terry.

[Con]

First Nimoy now Pratchett.  Its a sad day for SciFi fans.  I remember reading his novels in the mid 80s and being transported.  I got a signed personalized first edition hardcover copy of his Guards Guards that my parents gave away to a local charity when they downsized from the house they were living in and I was in University.  I still haven't forgiven them!

Found this on Terrys Wikipeda page.  For those of you who knew his books this will tickle you



Notes
Terry Pratchett's arms were granted by Letters Patent of Garter and Clarenceux King of Arms dated 28 April 2010.
Crest
Upon a Helm with a Wreath Argent and Sable On Water Barry wavy Sable Argent and Sable an Owl affronty wings displayed and inverted Or supporting thereby two closed Books erect Gules.
Escutcheon
Sable an ankh between four Roundels in saltire each issuing Argent.
Motto
Noli Timere Messorem (Don't fear the reaper)

[LongBlade]

Love this quote from him

It's not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren't doing it.

Ha! Pretty much sums up every post around here.