Fantasy author Terry Pratchett dies at 66 after battle with Alzheimer's

[Omaha Steve]

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Source: Omaha World Herald-AP

LONDON (AP) — Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett, creator of the "Discworld" series and author of more than 70 books, has died at the age of 66.

Pratchett, who suffered from a very rare form of early onset Alzheimer's disease, had earned wide respect throughout Britain with his dignified campaign for the right of critically ill patients to choose assisted suicide.

Transworld Publishers say Pratchett died Thursday at his home, "with his cat sleeping on his bed surrounded by his family."



AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth
Terry Pratchett in 2010.

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With his dignified campaign for the right of critically ill patients to choose assisted suicide.

[Arkansas Granny]

1. A friend just called and told me. RIP. Terry.

[KamaAina]

2. Looks like I'll be finishing Unseen Academicals this weekend.

[niyad]

3. granny weatherwax is crying

[secondwind]

4. I hope he went on his own terms.... RIP n/t

[Gothmog]

5. May he rest in peace

[Jack Rabbit]

6. Long live Esmerelda Weatherwax

She's one of my favorite fictional characters.

[uppityperson]

7. RIP Terry and thanks for your humor and biting satire. He finally got to meet DEATH

[OKNancy]

8. Duplicate of a previous LBN post

earlier thread here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141037590