Terry Pratchett dies :(

Uther · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:12

Very sad news

dcsarge · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:21

Very sad news. RIP to a man who brought joy and mirth to many.

Gazanimal · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:22

The world is a darker place after losing such a talented man who brought humour, reality and perspective to so many.

I was lucky to meet him at a book signing in York about 10 years ago when he signed a copy of Thud for me.

Eloquent fellow indeed. R.I.P

Sliver · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:25

Sad news. I remember the documentary he made about Dignitas, it was very interesting. I guess in the end he didn't need it.

seabiscuit · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:30

Such a shame. Loved most of his books and very regularly read the Discworld novels. Even quite enjoy his old sci-fi novels, alhough his writing wasn't at his later standard.
RIP Sir Terry.

Von Smallhausen · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:34

Judgeneo said:
I've not yet read his books, but I did see his documentary on Dignitas and Alzheimers, while its a shame he died, I'm glad he did before his condition deteriorated him to the extent he feared.

RIP.

This. I hope he has found peace.

Werewolf · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:34

I just heard it on the news, one of those heads up, gut sinking moments

RIP Sir Terry, one of the best and funniest authors

His books are some of the few that I can read, and reread and always enjoy, often finding something new thanks to his ability to put in layers of jokes and references.

I think I may start listening to the radio adaptation of Good Omens tonight (I bought the CD set but haven't had a chance to listen to it).

Pawnless Endgame · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:38

I don't know if intended (for satire reason?), but what a typo! 'Practcheet'. RIP

Tombstone · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:39

FROM THIS DAY FORTH, I SHALL ALWAYS WRITE ALL MY TEXTS, FORUM POSTS, EMAILS AND HANDWRITING IN CAPITALS FOR THE WHOLE OF THE DAY EVERY 12TH MARCH IN HIS HONOUR.

Greboth · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:42

Muban said:
Terry Practchett said:

No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence

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Indeed, due to the legacy he has left behind it will be a long time until he truely dies. Makes me think his gravestone should read "I aint dead"

Most famous pass away and I am not usually that bothered but genuinely saddened by this. I have read all his discworld books and relatively recently started collecting them all, only a few off and I should finish the collection.

silversurfer · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:43

Too soon, Im glad he was able to carry on writing so long though

Stev · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:56

Terry Pratchett's novels are a massive influence in my personality, its his wit that means I rarely take things seriously :<

RIP old boy!

Draeger · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:57

I'm slightly ashamed to say I've never read any of his work although I am of course aware of the awe he was held in by his peers and millions of fans. That said, as someone who's father in law has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimers I know only too well how much of an utterly abhorrent and horrid condition this is.

RIP, Sir Terry.

Django x2 · 12 Mar 2015 at 16:58

This is incredibly said. As an avid reader of his books in my youth, words were a marvelous skill of this writer.

thep02 · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:01

Maaan, more bad news, a real loss to the nation.

bayo000 · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:03

Nooo. Love his books. RIP

snapdragon · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:05

Totally choked up by this, although not unexpected it's no easier to accept, my mostest favourite author has buggered off for a curry with Death, carried away on Binky.

RIP you bugger

mollymoo · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:17

What a shame, he was a very clever author.

dirtybeatfreak · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:23

Truly gutted. RIP Mr Pratchett

Irish_Tom · 12 Mar 2015 at 17:27

RIP.

A truly great author who brought a lot of joy into my life.

He will be missed.