Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66

Bear · 11-05-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ETOnline

Prolific novelist and "ER" creator Michael Crichton has passed away. He was 66.

Perhaps best known for being the author of Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World, which were turned into a hugely successful movie franchise, his numerous books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide.

In what his family calls an unexpected death, it was revealed that he was waging a private battle against cancer.

"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 tells ET. "He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget."

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

He was the author of The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Disclosure, Timeline, State of Fear, Prey, and Next. He was also the creator of ER, but most famous for being the author of Jurassic Park, and its sequel The Lost World, both adapted into high grossing films and leading to the very successful franchise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Crichton

G G · 11-05-2008, 01:19 PM

RIP. I have read a couple of his books and seen a few of the movies.

Scottw · 11-05-2008, 01:20 PM

RIP.

DavenportESQ · 11-05-2008, 01:24 PM

Sad day, he was a great author RIP

Skywalker · 11-05-2008, 01:26 PM

Wow!!! RIP Michael!

11-05-2008, 01:36 PM

Crap, what a loss.

RIP sir, and thank you.

11-05-2008, 01:36 PM

One of my favorite authors. R.I.P, Sir!

Seanohue · 11-05-2008, 09:34 PM

RIP Michael Crichton. I will watch Jurassic Park this weekend for sure.

King James · 11-05-2008, 09:35 PM

saw this earlier today. Really did enjoy Jurassic Park

Starscream · 11-07-2008, 03:00 PM

RIP. Another creative American gone. Thanks for entertaining us w/ so much of your work.

JE3146 · 11-08-2008, 01:33 AM

Watched Jurassic Park this evening in his honor.... he will be missed... most certainly.

One of my favorite authors. I read Sphere in grade school and fell in love with his novels ever since.

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CoroHo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66 Crap, what a loss. RIP sir, and thank you.

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Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66 One of my favorite authors. R.I.P, Sir!

11-05-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66 RIP Michael Crichton. I will watch Jurassic Park this weekend for sure.

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King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66 saw this earlier today. Really did enjoy Jurassic Park __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

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11-08-2008, 01:33 AM	#11
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Michael Crichton Passes away at age 66 Watched Jurassic Park this evening in his honor.... he will be missed... most certainly. One of my favorite authors. I read Sphere in grade school and fell in love with his novels ever since.