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Michael Crichton Dies at 66

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Michael CrichtonMichael Crichton, who wrote such bestselling books as The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Disclosure died yesterday at the age of 66. According to a press release, Crichton lost a private battle with cancer.

In addition to Crichton's literary success, he also created the hit TV show, ER, published two video games and wrote several movies.

Author Photo Courtesy HarperCollins

Comments

November 5, 2008 at 6:07 pm
(1) jh says:

That’s surprising and too bad. I know that many people will miss the entertainment that he provided with his books and screenplays.

jh
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November 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm
(2) BRAD says:

HE IS STILL ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE AUTHORS AND AND WRITERS. I HAVE READ MOST OF HIS BOOKS AND HAVE BEEN ENTERTAINED BY THE HOUR WITH HIS MOVIES. HIS WORK IS A GREAT LEGACY FOR A GREAT MAN…THANK YOU MICHAEL AND PEACE BE WITH YOU IN THE AFTER LIFE THAT YOU SENT ME TO MANY TIMES, BJA

November 7, 2008 at 5:54 am
(3) Carole Hamilton says:

I am so sorry to hear that such a brilliant writer has passed on, especially from cancer. My commiserations to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed, my son and I have read all his books.

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