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Best-selling author Michael Crichton dies
Novelist and ‘ER’ creator passed away after a long battle with cancerProlific novelist and “ER” creator Michael Crichton has unexpectedly died after a private battle with cancer. He was 66.
Best-known for his best-selling books like “Jurassic Park,” and its sequel “The Lost World,” which were made into a successful movie franchise, Crichton has sold more than 150 million books worldwide. Many of his books, including “The Andromeda Strain,” “Congo,” “Twister,” “Terminal Man,” and “Disclosure,” were also turned into films.
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I read several of his books and really connected with his writing style. I will sure miss him.
Sad news. I enjoyed his writing. With no projects to look forward to we will have to be satisfied with what he has done.
oh i didn’t know he had cancer… it is quite a shock to hear this sad news… have been able to read several of his works… such a big loss
Michael Crichton was not only a riveting novelist, indeed he was an intellectual giant. When you read his novel, you are engaged in an unforgettable intellectual journey. I believe he was too young to leave us. I hope this generation would be able to find someone like him.
Its a sad loss, I didn’t even know he was sick.
It is sad when a great writer like this passes away. I will surely re-read some of his books again when I get the chance.
This is very sad news. I have read most of his books and they often gave me a very good time. I was always looking forward to his new books. “Rising sun” was my favourite
Oh my gosh, I had no idea. He was the first author I was seriously into, I remember when I was about 14 reading jurassic park and the lost world (both books IMMEASURABLY better than the films…immeasurably)
Tis a great shame
I cant believe it, he was amazing, I didnt even now he was ill, he’ll be sadly missed, he is a legend and a genius writer
That is sad, he was such a good writer, and i agree the jurassic park books were immeasurably better than the movies.
It is a loss. I read The Andromeda Strain at a young age and it opened my eyes to sci-fi.