Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66
Source: BBC
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.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)May his trip be quick, and he find what he seeks at the end of the desert.
eppur_se_muova
(36,289 posts)dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Very popular author, in our household.
Sigh.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,361 posts)Terry took Deaths arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night.
The End.
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FLPanhandle
(7,107 posts)Death was one of my favorite characters in his Discworld books.
Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)Death was one of my favorites. There was a quote in one of his books, "Never trust a dog with orange eyebrows". It cracked me up because at the time I had 4 that matched that description. He will be missed.
Amishman
(5,559 posts)Pratchett's writing have long been an escape for me
closeupready
(29,503 posts)Still working and laughing my way through Discworld.
K&R
Matariki
(18,775 posts)― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man
I'm sad.
Gothmog
(145,558 posts)Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)I just finished "Good Omens" last night.
Rozlee
(2,529 posts)The gift of imparting laughter and uplifting people's spirits is one that few are lucky to have and that we are lucky to receive. It's a wonderful legacy to leave behind that the world is a more lighthearted place because you lived in it.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,361 posts)A lecture, written by Sir Terry, and spoken mostly by Tony Robinson:
RiverNoord
(1,150 posts)I recall a passage from The Fifth Elephant that, I think, suits this site well :
"Vimes had once discussed the Ephebian idea of democracy with Carrot and had been rather interested in the idea that everyone* had a vote until he found out that while he, Vimes, would have a vote, there was no way in the rules that anyone could prevent Nobby Nobbs from having one as well. Vimes could see the flaw there straight away."
*Apart from the women, children, slaves, idiots and people who werent really our kind of people.
RiverNoord
(1,150 posts)"Ankh-Morpork had dallied with many forms of government and had ended up with that form of democracy known as One Man, One Vote. The Patrician was the Man; he had the Vote."
Hekate
(90,793 posts)Is a copy of Small Gods that he autographed:
"To Kay -- The Turtle moves!" with a sketch of a turtle, including scythe
I'm not Kay -- I bought it pre-owned. Same with Going Postal:
"To Tom -- You're never alone with a Sonkey!
I read Jingo during the run-up to the US invasion of Iraq, and had to check the pub date to assure myself he hadn't written it just for the occasion.
Damn. I wish he could have stayed with us, though I know he was right to leave ....
The tweets from his daughter were perfect.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Fair winds and following seas, Sir Terry.