RIP Michael Crichton, author

Kitty Pryde · Nov 5, 2008

http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/11/67369/

Prolific novelist and "ER" creator Michael Crichton has passed away. He was 66.

Perhaps best known for being the author of Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World, which were turned into a hugely successful movie franchise, his numerous books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide.

In what his family calls an unexpected death, it was revealed that he was waging a private battle against cancer.

RIP. His stories will continue to be enjoyed for generations.

DeleyanLee · Nov 5, 2008

Whoa. That's a shocker.

Another legend leaves us.

Sheryl Nantus · Nov 5, 2008

mscelina · Nov 5, 2008

That's hard. He was the best-researching fiction writer out there. He'll be missed.

CACTUSWENDY · Nov 5, 2008

So sorry to hear this.

Shwebb · Nov 5, 2008

Wow. Yep, his writing will be missed. Since I never met him, I can't say that I'll miss him, but I'll definitely miss reading anything new from him.

My condolences to his friends and family.

vixey · Nov 5, 2008

Yes, condolences and prayers to his family.

spaceman4572 · Nov 5, 2008

My condolences to him and his family.

JoeEkaitis · Nov 5, 2008

RIP Michael Crighton, author

Deep down, he was one of our own.

maestrowork · Nov 5, 2008

WOW. Just WOW.

RIP. You're one of my favorite writers. Thank you for all the great works you've given us. And on top of it, your gift of imagination.

Pagey's_Girl · Nov 5, 2008

That was unexpected.

RIP.

Blake M. Petit · Nov 5, 2008

Wow -- I didn't even know he was sick.

Shadow_Ferret · Nov 5, 2008

"Privately battling cancer."

Goodbye, Michael.

badducky · Nov 5, 2008

RIP Michael Crighton, author

From BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7711763.stm

He will be missed. He was a genuine rarity: a smart hard science fiction writer with genuine mainstream appeal that didn't write watered-down trash to achieve it.

So long, Mr. Crichton.

maxmordon · Nov 5, 2008

Rest In Peace

This is a big surprise...

Cybernaught · Nov 5, 2008

Wow, what a shock. I didn't even know he was sick.

donroc · Nov 5, 2008

66 is too young for these days. So many more years of untapped creativity. Sad.

Cybernaught · Nov 5, 2008

Jurassic Park was just one of those books that really sparked my imagination as a kid. I owe a bit of my influences to him.

RIP.

sheadakota · Nov 5, 2008

Wow- just wow! Loved his work, his creativity will not be forgotten.

CaroGirl · Nov 5, 2008

He gave us all so much. I'll miss his creativity and imagination, and wonder what might have been had he been granted a few more years with us.

Diana Hignutt · Nov 5, 2008

It was reading the Andromeda Strain as a kid that made me think about writing. He was one of my major influences. I am a huge fan of Mr. Crichton and am, frankly, devastated by this news...

JoNightshade · Nov 5, 2008

This is the first time I've genuinely felt grieved about a "celebrity death."

It feels like a piece of my childhood was just ripped away.

RIP, Mr. Crichton. I'll be handing my wornout paperback copies of Jurassic Park and Sphere to my future kids.

selkn.asrai · Nov 5, 2008

God rest him. I couldn't put Jurassic Park down for more than 5 minutes without compulsively picking it up again.

Jimmyboy1 · Nov 5, 2008

RIP Michael Crighton, author

Wonderful man, only 66.
The good always go too young.

Good on you, Michael!

HeronW · Nov 5, 2008

He'll be missed.

RIP Michael Crichton, author

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