Terry Pratchett has passed away

[Zombie_Fish]

The Discworld author's death has just been announced over Twitter:

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To quote Death, one of his longest-running characters: "Oh bugger."

Source: The Independent [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/terry-pratchett-dead-author-died-after-struggle-with-alzheimers-10104157.html]

UPDATE: Channel 4 News have a release statement from his publisher: http://www.channel4.com/news/terry-pratchett-dies-aged-66-alzheimers

 

[Albino Boo]

Sir Terry sadly lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease. Many people here have read and enjoyed his 70 novels that last been completed in summer 2014

Farewell you will be missed

 

[sky14kemea]

That's pretty sad.

I actually got a text about 10 minutes before from a friend telling me. :c

 

[communist gamer]

Good night sweet prince

 

[The Lunatic]

A shame to hear. I just received a copy of "Reaper Man" yesterday too.

 

[mrdeclandeadly]

Depressing news, I'm a massive fan of the Discword series, this has me really upset.

My heroes are starting to die off.

 

[Neuromancer]

WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN?

Though I have not read the majority of Discworld (only up until Soul Music), Terry Pratchett is already one of my favourite writers. I am extremely saddened to hear of his passing, though it would seem that it was peaceful, at least.

Ah, hells, I think it's high time I got back to reading the series.

 

[Zombie_Fish]

Ah, hells, I think it's high time I got back to reading the series.

Amen to that. I can't remember how far I got, but I always loved them.

At the very least, I'll probably be reading the graphic novel of Guards! Guards! that's in my bedroom tonight.

 

[Breakdown]

It's pretty depressing realising that there'll never be another Terry Pratchett book now.

 

[Queen Michael]

I just hope he had his potato.

 

[Random Gamer]

Bad day, fuck it...

RIP, Sir :/

 

[Frission]

I liked his books...

Rest in Peace, Sir Terry Pratchett.

 

[JoJo]

Ah man, that guy was a genius. RIP.

 

[Rylot]

Well shit. I know it's been coming for a while but it still sucks. Gonna be weird trying to read his stories now that I know there will never be another. I'm currently reading 'The Long War' which is the second book in the Long Earth Trilogy written with Stephen Braxton. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[Barbas]

One of modern England's most beloved sons will be greatly missed.


Rest in peace, you wonderful human being! I'll remember you with the greatest fondness.

 

[totheendofsin]

I've only read a few of his books, but I really liked what I read, I should get around to reading more.

He will be missed

 

[Groxnax]

Now I'm depressed.

He was one of my favorite authors, heck he gave Death a voice and personality.

He gave birth to an interesting planet full of character and personality, full of interesting cities and people as well.

Well at least he gets to meet Death in person and I hope they are having a nice cup of tea before he heads off to his next destination.

You will be missed dear sir.

 

[DoPo]

I remember the day I first encountered one of Terry Pratchett's books. It was Interesting Times - I was over at a friend of mine for coffee and was looking at his book collection - he saw that and immediately offered me that book, because he said he was sure I'd like it. And I did - a lot. When I returned it to him, he handed me Small Gods and...I was hooked then. I was still at school, with not a lot of spare money, however, I did receive an excellence scholarship. Which wasn't all that much, really - more symbolic than actual reward. Still, it was just about enough to buy several books - thankfully they were cheap, as well. So, over time, little by little, I've used all those money to get the majority of my collection. After I left school, I obviously didn't use that scholarship, but I did receive another one in Uni and continued the tradition for a while - get scholarship, acquire books.

Terry Pratchett has been an author driven by excellency. Doubly so for me, as it's what allowed me to get more of his books. I think that's how I want to remember him.

Farewell, my good sir.