Author Michael Crichton dies, 66

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Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:20 pm

Firestarter says... · Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:20 pm

BBC News, Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Author Michael Crichton dies, 66

Best-selling author Michael Crichton has died in Los Angeles aged 66 after a "courageous and private battle against cancer", his family has said.

He penned Jurassic Park, as well as books like Congo and Disclosure, all of which were adapted into films.

His books have sold more than 150m copies. He also created the long-running US hospital TV drama ER.

Sad news.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:57 am

Kylan says... · Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:57 am

'Tis sad news indeed.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:08 am

Dream Deep says... · Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:08 am

I loved Crichton dearly. I would have been honored to shake his hand.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:24 am

Clo says... · Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:24 am

Oh no! This is devastating.

How am I not myself?

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:38 am

Twit says... · Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:38 am

Sad indeed. His books were really good.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:43 pm

Gahks says... · Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:43 pm

So sad. Farewell, Mr. Crichton. You've been great.

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