Phillip J. Farmer has died

*Raph's Girl* · 02-26-2009, 05:05 PM

http://www.mania.com/philip-jose-far...le_113340.html

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According to his official website, iconic sci-fi author Philip Jose Farmer has passed away at the age of 91. Philip was recently spotlighted in our Top 15 Sci-Fi Authors of All-Time feature for bringing some great sci-fi series to readers which includes the Riverworld novels, World Newton, Dayworld and the World of Tiers series.

He was named a SFWA Grandmaster in 2001 and he has numerous honors which include a World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, three Hugos, and a First Fandom Award.

He is survived by his wife Bette, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Im gonna be honest here and say I thought he died a while ago... I love his World Newton Universe tho...it's like the biggest fan fic ever. Where else would you find Batman be related to MacGyver and James Bond or Lois Lane be related to Bruce Banner (who's a descendent of Dr. Jekyll)?!

Type 97 Chi-ha · 02-27-2009, 02:09 PM

Another old master has passed in the SF world.

But he won't be forgotten-he's now the talk of the SF forums!

02-27-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	Another old master has passed in the SF world. But he won't be forgotten-he's now the talk of the SF forums!