In Memoriam - Michael Crichton (1942 - 2008).

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Posted by Jem_hadar on Nov-06-2008 15:56:

In Memoriam - Michael Crichton (1942 - 2008).

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.

http://www.michael-crichton.com/

Posted by Jem_hadar on Nov-06-2008 15:56:

RIP.

Today is a very sad day for me as I just learned last night that my favourite author, Michael Crichton, someone who has inspired me and fuelled a core drive and passion within me for so long, has passed way on Tuesday (November 4).

Feels like I was sidelined with a bag of rocks. Don't even know how to process this reality at the moment.

He was a literary genius and has inspired me with his brilliant works more than any other author I've ever read, and I'll wager more than any author I'll ever read. For more than 15 years (more than half my life) I�ve been following his novels. . .

The breadth of his accomplishments is amazing. Something to respect. He's written countless #1 best selling novels (fiction and non-fiction), given many poignant speeches (including one before the United States Senate), written several screen plays, created/wrote and was the executive producer of the highly successful television show "ER" which is still running today, 15 years later, on NBC (though this will be its final season... how fitting... ), started his own his computer game company, and has won many, many awards throughout his life. He even had a dinosaur named after him, Crichtonsaurus bohlini, in honour of Jurassic Park. (lol)

Michael Crichton was something of an idol to me, someone I looked up to, someone who spoke his mind (actively and publicly) about what he believe in, who always stayed true to and resolute in his convictions. He challenged ppl�s views, tried to influence change and reform in the ways he could. He never backed down. A good person who inspired me in many ways.

What a loss � for me and the world.

This quote from above sums it up for me:

quote:

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.

RIP.

JS

Posted by elFreak on Nov-06-2008 16:02:

sad indeed, but if you put aside his creative ideas the man's writing style was a dull as a plastic butter knife.

Posted by VDub on Nov-06-2008 19:14:

cmon man...

He was great...

But he was no Tiesto...

LOL...

Posted by Jem_hadar on Nov-06-2008 21:05:

quote:
Originally posted by elFreak
but if you put aside his creative ideas the man's writing style was a dull as a plastic butter knife.

I've never read an author who's writing style I've found more highly enjoyable.

But, to each his own.