Sad news: Terry Pratchett dies, age 66.

[Vladd67]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11467688/Sir-Terry-Pratchett-dies-aged-66.html

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

I am sitting here in tears. Just got home and read it on the news. Heartbroken. One of the world of fiction's brightest stars. RIP, Sir Terry.

 

[Brian G Turner]

He made us laugh. Now he makes us cry.

The most brilliant writer and philosopher of the late 20th century, IMO.

(I've also edited the thread title, and will move it to Obituaries, just before someone tries to start a new thread there).

 

[Perpetual Man]

Just seen this myself. It's knocked me for six.
We knew it was on the cards, but not this soon.
Devastated.

 

[Talysia]

Such sad news. I never thought I'd be replying to a thread like this for him so soon.

Rest in peace, and thanks for all of the books. They brightened my life at a time when everything seemed so dark.

 

[Vince W]

I am so very saddened by this news. A loss to us all.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

So sad. I've met him a few times and he was just the loveliest, loveliest man.

 

[Boneman]

66... that's no age at all. Life shortened by the 'embuggerance' as he called it. Good piece by Neil Gaiman here:

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/sep/24/terry-pratchett-angry-not-jolly-neil-gaiman

 

[Allegra]

Totally devastated... Rest in peace, Sir Terry. And thank you so, so much for the books, you live forever in your world.

 

[thaddeus6th]

Sad news, though not unexpected.

Lots of good, even great, writers in fantasy today, but not sure anyone else is practically a sub-genre by himself.

 

[Moonbat]

I like to think that for Sir Terry (a wizard with words) Death appeared to him just before he died. Sad news a great talent that will be severely missed.

 

[AnyaKimlin]

I'm sad for his family but part of me is pleased for him.

 

[Ray McCarthy]

not sure anyone else is practically a sub-genre by himself

Absolutely.
BBC coverage (not great, as usual they relying on Twitter)
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31858156


I have most of his books and among my favourites, the characters too.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Sad omens.
RIP, Sir Terry.

 

[Zoe Mackay]

It's not just his writing. The way PTerry dealt with fans was a model for how to do it with grace, humour, and genuine warmth and appreciation. Very sad.

 

[Pyan]

The world is a little darker.

RIP, Pterry, and thanks for all the sheer joy that you've given me and countless others.

 

[Narkalui]

At last he can think clearly again. I'll miss looking forward to the new Pratchett (I know his daughter is going to continue the Discworld series but it won't be the same).

The greatest satirist of our times, RIP.

 

[Ray McCarthy]

BBC R4 "front Row" is featuring Terry at 19:15 tonight (198kHz AM LW and satellite here, Many online programs blocked outside UK).

The Register says they will do a proper obituary later.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03/12/sir_terry_pratchett_gets_to_meet_death_at_the_age_of_66/

Ummm... do read the comments there though, 2nd page too.

 

[SleepyDormouse]

Been in tears since I found out. So young still.

His books will be with us forever.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Just put my blog up, so it's there is any one wants to read it...

http://www.sffchronicles.com/xfa-blog-entry/2469/