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Title: "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton dies
Post by: bijou on November 05, 2008, 01:41:14 PM

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. best-selling author Michael Crichton, who wrote such novels as "The Andromeda Strain" and "Jurassic Park," and created the popular TV drama "ER," has died at 66, his family said on Wednesday.

Crichton, a medical doctor turned novelist whose books have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide, died "unexpectedly" on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a private battle with cancer, his family said.

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link (http://www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/celebrity/story.html?id=0719553a-b61d-40ec-a1b5-233fcd3abc95)

RIP, his talent will be missed.

Title: Re: "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton dies
Post by: Thor on November 05, 2008, 01:45:46 PM

Wow, he died young. I loved his books, movies, and even many TV series based on his writings. RIP Michael..........  :(

Title: Re: "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton dies
Post by: Chris_ on November 05, 2008, 01:48:51 PM

So young.  Very sharp writer -- his novels actually moved better than the movies made from them.

R.I.P. and prayers for the family.  He leaves a lasting legacy.

Title: Re: "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton dies
Post by: RightCoast on November 05, 2008, 02:00:09 PM

RIP

Title: Re: "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton dies
Post by: mamacags on November 05, 2008, 05:29:11 PM

He is one of my top 10 authors ever! RIP :bawl: