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Title: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Crudblud on March 13, 2015, 06:35:21 AM

One of Britain's most beloved writers of fantasy fiction has passed away at the age of 66 following a long and public battle with Alzheimer's disease. I was not his biggest fan, but I have always appreciated his wit and sense of humour, and most of all his dedication to his craft.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: xasop on March 13, 2015, 06:47:53 AM

The Colour of Magic will always have a special place in my heart. He will be missed.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Ghost Spaghetti on March 13, 2015, 09:05:43 AM

His writing turned me from somebody who read occasionally into a voracious reader. He was a genuine inspiration and idol to me.

I re-read Reaper Man, the first Discworld book I ever read, again last night.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Saddam Hussein on March 13, 2015, 01:47:29 PM

I too am saddened by this great loss.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Ghost of V on March 13, 2015, 05:40:07 PM

Discworld lives on. RIP.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Ghost Spaghetti on March 13, 2015, 09:02:44 PM

Let's see if we can convince Death that he aten't dead.

https://www.change.org/p/death-bring-back-terry-pratchett

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Lord Dave on March 14, 2015, 03:11:14 AM

I'm gonna have to read all 41 disk world books.

I've got 1 down, 40 to go.

Title: Re: RIP Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
Post by: Saddam Hussein on March 14, 2015, 03:50:21 AM

Quote from: Lord Dave on March 14, 2015, 03:11:14 AM

I'm gonna have to read all 41 disk world books.

I've got 1 down, 40 to go.

Having completed this marathon myself, I can say that it is a fine endeavor.  And on that subject, I'd actually like to thank Chris for getting me onto them.  His enthusiasm for the series was a big factor in my decision to check out the books.