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11-05-2008, 12:35 PM
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Through the Looking Glass
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Michael Crichton Dead at 66
Wow.. just wow. My favorite author has died.
FOXNews.com - Author Michael Crichton Dead at 66 - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment
Michael Crichton for those of you who don't know who he is, is the author of books such as Jurassic Park, the Andromeda Strain, Sphere, Timeline, etc.
He was also the creator and one of the writers of the show E.R.
The world has lost a great author. 
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11-05-2008, 02:13 PM
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the feline femme fatale
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Oh my gosh...what sad news
He really was a wonderful writer and contributed so much to the literary & entertainment worlds.
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11-05-2008, 02:15 PM
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Dark Lord of the Sith
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I am shocked that he died at such a young age. I was a big fan of his Rising Sun.
He was a good author.
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Counting down to Kdmillz' Birthday Beatdown.:
Just as I thought. I whooped his ass.
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11-05-2008, 02:17 PM
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/ˈɪzəˌbɛl/
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I've never read his books but I know that Crichton = Jurrasic Park series, which I liked. I didn't even know he wrote Disclosure.
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11-05-2008, 09:10 PM
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scientia potestas est
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Very sad news. I love all his books. He will be sorely missed.
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11-05-2008, 09:39 PM
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Through the Looking Glass
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He's going to miss the upcoming movie Jurassic Park 4 also. It is largely based on events described in his book "The Lost World" that never made it into the 2nd movie. It's expected to actually be pretty decent.
This also makes me wonder if he was dealing with cancer when he wrote his latest book "Embryo" which dealt a lot with medical and health related issues.
From http://www.michaelcrichton.net/
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In Memoriam
Michael Crichton
1942 - 2008
Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer.
While the world knew him as a great story teller 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. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.
Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.
He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.
Michael's family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.
A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.
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I may end up weighing 500lbs but I'll still find a way to pull it off sexily at the nudist colony. ~ysabel
>>> I now officially support Swift's Standout Member! (I lost a bet.)
You can't make accusations like that without evidence. I ashume that you have some? ~PD President
Counting down to New Year's Day:
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11-18-2008, 07:47 AM
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ohh wow. this is the 1st ive heard of this,
Thats really sad...he wasn't even that old.. 
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