Michael Crichton has died

*Raph's Girl* · 11-05-2008, 01:29 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081105/...bit_crichton_5

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Michael Crichton, the million-selling author of such historic and prehistoric science thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said.

He died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after a long battle with the illness.

Chrichton was a brand-name author, known for his stories of disaster and systematic breakdown, such as the rampant microbe of "The Andromeda Strain" or dinosaurs running amok in "Jurassic Park," one of his many books that became major Hollywood movies.

"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," his family said in a statement.

The 6-foot-9-inch author was also a screenwriter and filmmaker, earning producing and writing credits for the film versions of many of his titles. He also created the TV hospital series "ER" in 1994.

In recent years, he was the rare writer to get on well with President Bush, perhaps because of his skepticism about global warming, which Crichton addressed in the 2004 novel, "State of Favor." Crichton's views were strongly condemned by environmentalists, who alleged that the author was hurting efforts to pass legislation to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

A new novel by Crichton had been tentatively scheduled to come next month, but publisher HarperCollins said the book was postponed indefinitely because of his illness.

"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 said.

WTF?! I didn't even know he was sick!!!

Evenstar227 · 11-05-2008, 01:45 PM

!!!

This is shocking! And so sad. He was a fantastic author. I love so many of his books. He will be missed.

**Jo Dawn** · 11-05-2008, 01:56 PM

Yeah, I read that. He was keeping it all very hush hush. My condolences to his fans and family. He will be missed.

CudleyCowlick · 11-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Rough days.

Jurassic Park, The Sphere, Congo - discriminating readers owe a lot to Michael Crichton for writing some fantastic books. I didn't know he was sick but I'm glad that wherever, or if, he is now, he's not in pain anymore.\

**Jester** · 11-05-2008, 02:14 PM

Yeah, that seemed out of nowhere.

RIP Mike, thanks for the memories.

Archon_Turtle · 11-05-2008, 02:22 PM

Jurrassic Park is my favorite book!

**Machias Banshee** · 11-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Dude, I am So crushed about this...

He was one of my favorite authors.

*Ninjinister* · 11-05-2008, 04:10 PM

I honestly am shocked by the news that he's passed. I remember reading Jurassic Park (after seeing the movie) and being blown away.

Y'know, he never got to see the end of his TV series (E.R.) air.

*The Stryker* · 11-05-2008, 04:10 PM

40 year old women in airports across the nation mourn this loss.

Zog the Equalizer · 11-05-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

40 year old women in airports across the nation mourn this loss.

You've never read a single one of his books have you? Jurassic Park and The Lost World were amazing. They're two of my favourite books

*The Stryker* · 11-05-2008, 04:32 PM

It wasn't a insult!

RAM BAM · 11-05-2008, 08:08 PM

I think he did a great job of exploring the issues of
morality and ethics as the frontiers of science and technology
advance.

Zog the Equalizer · 11-05-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

It wasn't a insult!

My bad, I thought you were comparing him to the average book a 40-year-old woman would read. Y'know like those sappy romantic novels with shirtless dudes on the cover.

**Shredder** · 11-06-2008, 01:39 AM

Wow, I was very shocked and sad to hear this news earlier today. Jurassic Park and The Lost World are such excellent books and two of my absolute favorites. I've loved all things Jurassic Park since I was a kid and still do to this day. I've also read several of his other books- he really was an amazing writer. Cancer really sucks. RIP, Michael.

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Originally Posted by Stryker

40 year old women in airports across the nation mourn this loss.

However you meant it, is this really necessary?

*Sewer Bull* · 11-07-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shredder

However you meant it, is this really necessary?

Apparently, someone's trying too hard to be controversial.

Leogeddon · 12-23-2008, 01:47 PM

I'm sorry for bumping this thread, but it was indeed a shocker! I was stunned when I was eating in the galley (cafeteria) and overheard it on the television, I couldn't believe what I was hearing! I was really looking forward to his next book too. :'(

cup-mikey-gertha · 01-07-2009, 01:56 PM

There goes a great fictional author.

*Ninjinister* · 01-07-2009, 02:02 PM

Um... you mean fiction author, not fictional, right? Because I'm pretty sure he was real....

RAM BAM · 01-21-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Um... you mean fiction author, not fictional, right? Because I'm pretty sure he was real....

AAAHHHH! That reminds me too much of English class!

Archon_Turtle · 01-22-2009, 12:36 AM

omg, of all threads to resurrect.

11-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
Evenstar227 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 42 Burr Hill Rd Posts: 513	!!! This is shocking! And so sad. He was a fantastic author. I love so many of his books. He will be missed. __________________ In the beginning...

11-05-2008, 01:56 PM	#3
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Yeah, I read that. He was keeping it all very hush hush. My condolences to his fans and family. He will be missed. __________________

11-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	Rough days. Jurassic Park, The Sphere, Congo - discriminating readers owe a lot to Michael Crichton for writing some fantastic books. I didn't know he was sick but I'm glad that wherever, or if, he is now, he's not in pain anymore.\ __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

11-05-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Yeah, that seemed out of nowhere. RIP Mike, thanks for the memories. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

11-05-2008, 04:10 PM	#8
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I honestly am shocked by the news that he's passed. I remember reading Jurassic Park (after seeing the movie) and being blown away. Y'know, he never got to see the end of his TV series (E.R.) air. __________________

11-05-2008, 02:22 PM	#6
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Jurrassic Park is my favorite book!

11-05-2008, 03:12 PM	#7
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Dude, I am So crushed about this... He was one of my favorite authors.

11-05-2008, 04:10 PM	#9
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	40 year old women in airports across the nation mourn this loss. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

11-05-2008, 04:32 PM	#11
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	It wasn't a insult! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

11-05-2008, 08:08 PM	#12
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	I think he did a great job of exploring the issues of morality and ethics as the frontiers of science and technology advance.

12-23-2008, 01:47 PM	#16
Leogeddon Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 502	I'm sorry for bumping this thread, but it was indeed a shocker! I was stunned when I was eating in the galley (cafeteria) and overheard it on the television, I couldn't believe what I was hearing! I was really looking forward to his next book too. :'( __________________ Click me for group discussion!

01-07-2009, 01:56 PM	#17
cup-mikey-gertha Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Here, Wooohooo! Posts: 357	There goes a great fictional author. __________________ I'm of the same age with TMNT. How cool is that? Happy 30 years of Cowabunga!

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Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Um... you mean fiction author, not fictional, right? Because I'm pretty sure he was real.... __________________

01-22-2009, 12:36 AM	#20
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	omg, of all threads to resurrect.