R.I.P.: Michael Crichton Passed Away
It is with a heavy heart that I write Michael Crichton, 66, author of such genius as Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Disclosure, and Timeline, passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He was battling cancer.
While the world knew him as a great storyteller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," his family tells ET. "He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.
We're gonna miss you Michael, save a spot for me in that great dinosaur park in the sky.
Jurassic Park Author Dies Unexpectedly [usmagazine]
Thanks to The Superficial Writer for sadly bringing this to my attention.
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