Sir Terry Pratchett died today, age 66

pdurrant · 03-12-2015, 11:17 AM

The BBC has just announced that Sir Terry Pratchett has died today, age 66.

A great loss.

"Rest well, Terry Pratchett who died with his cats on his bed and his loved ones by his side. A great life, a brave death, inspirational man." - Tony Parsons (via Twitter)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156

eschwartz · 03-12-2015, 11:24 AM

Indeed, a great loss.

I just heard about this and was going to post it.

HarryT · 03-12-2015, 11:27 AM

That's a very sad loss. My sincerest sympathy to his friends and family.

eschwartz · 03-12-2015, 11:28 AM

I will note I haven't yet managed to finish his last book (not up to Snuff), I don't know whether he had it in him to write another book anyway... I suppose this is final confirmation that there will never be a Good Omens sequel.

... Obviously, death is a terrible thing regardless of whether I expect to lose a potential book over it.

DiapDealer · 03-12-2015, 11:42 AM

"We sleepwalk through our lives, because how could we live if we were always this awake?"

jgaiser · 03-12-2015, 11:59 AM

How sad. I wonder if was able to die on his on terms. I know he had stated that he intended to use assisted suicide when he felt the time was right.

khalleron · 03-12-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgaiser

How sad. I wonder if was able to die on his on terms. I know he had stated that he intended to use assisted suicide when he felt the time was right.

He died at home with his family and his cats. His publisher says he did not take his own life.

tilia · 03-12-2015, 12:42 PM

A great loss.

Soldim · 03-12-2015, 12:44 PM

That is extremely sad.

BearMountainBooks · 03-12-2015, 12:51 PM

That's just sad.

badgoodDeb · 03-12-2015, 01:01 PM

Tears. I just finished "Night Watch" this past Sunday. I'm spacing out the ones I haven't read, so as to retain the joy.

And "Night Watch" is terrific!!

TallMomof2 · 03-12-2015, 01:22 PM

I'm sad to hear this. I just introduced my 17yo to Pratchett's books and he loves them.

Ea · 03-12-2015, 01:23 PM

It's really, really, really sad

Much missed!

HarryT · 03-12-2015, 01:32 PM

I'm sure that Terry would want us to celebrate his life and the wonderful literary legacy he's left us, not be saddened by his death. With a disease like Alzheimer's, a long life is not necessarily to be wished for.

badgoodDeb · 03-12-2015, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm sure that Terry would want us to celebrate his life and the wonderful literary legacy he's left us, not be saddened by his death. With a disease like Alzheimer's, a long life is not necessary to be wished for.

Yes, I *had* been thinking that, too.

03-12-2015, 11:17 AM	#1
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,406 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Sir Terry Pratchett died today, age 66 The BBC has just announced that Sir Terry Pratchett has died today, age 66. A great loss. "Rest well, Terry Pratchett who died with his cats on his bed and his loved ones by his side. A great life, a brave death, inspirational man." - Tony Parsons (via Twitter) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 Last edited by pdurrant; 03-13-2015 at 04:31 AM.

03-12-2015, 01:32 PM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm sure that Terry would want us to celebrate his life and the wonderful literary legacy he's left us, not be saddened by his death. With a disease like Alzheimer's, a long life is not necessarily to be wished for. Last edited by HarryT; 03-12-2015 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Typo

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eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Indeed, a great loss. I just heard about this and was going to post it.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That's a very sad loss. My sincerest sympathy to his friends and family.

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eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I will note I haven't yet managed to finish his last book (not up to Snuff), I don't know whether he had it in him to write another book anyway... I suppose this is final confirmation that there will never be a Good Omens sequel. ... Obviously, death is a terrible thing regardless of whether I expect to lose a potential book over it.

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DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,854 Karma: 207000000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	"We sleepwalk through our lives, because how could we live if we were always this awake?"

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jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	How sad. I wonder if was able to die on his on terms. I know he had stated that he intended to use assisted suicide when he felt the time was right.

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tilia Evangelist Posts: 432 Karma: 1720909 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Voyage, K3	A great loss.

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Soldim Not so important Posts: 1,064 Karma: 10181343 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zurich Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 4, iPad, Kobo Glo 4	That is extremely sad.

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TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I'm sad to hear this. I just introduced my 17yo to Pratchett's books and he loves them.

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Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	It's really, really, really sad Much missed!