"Jurassic Park" Author Michael Crichton Dead at 66

MomLogic ^ | Wednesday, November 5, 2008

[Joiseydude]

Best selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles after what his reps call a "courageous and private battle against cancer."

Getty Images Crichton, best known for such books as "Jurassic Park" and "Disclosure," also created the hit TV series "ER."

His rep released the following statement: "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.

[Gunder]

Wow, no idea he was ill. Condolences.

[goldstategop]

I had no idea he was sick for such a long time. I liked his writing. Michael Crichton will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[untrained skeptic]

State of Fear was my favorite of his book I read. May he rest in peace.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Dang. RIP. I’ve loved his books....

[mockingbyrd]

Rest in Peace.

[showme_the_Glory]

I know how he feels. I wanted to die today too. Well maybe just get really sick. Condolences.

[Daus]

State of Fear was my favorite of his book I read.

Agreed. He was way ahead of the curve in exposing the "Climate Change" nonsese.

[dragonblustar]

Whoa. This is a shocker.
So very sad,

[oyez]

Sad.

Andromeda Strain was great too. Really classy.

[sima_yi]

A great storyteller, and a champion of truth. He will be missed.

[Liberty Valance]

Rest in peace Mr. Crichton. Condolences to his family.

[Alex Murphy]

Sad ping to follow up later

[Publius6961]

Another friend gone.
Condolences to family and friends.

RIP

[PizzaDriver]

He was one of our favorite Authors. I read “Andromeda Strain” while flying to Viet-Nam.

You’ve enjoyed Jurassic Park & his other films.

His “most important novel” is “State of Fear”. It is long, enjoyable, action-filed
& debunks the pseudo-science of Al Gore. Sue is re-reading our copy, I’ll be re-reading it once she is done.

[slnk_rules]

His books seemed designed to provoke debate, whether the theories of quantum physics in "Timeline," the reverse sexual discrimination of "Disclosure" or the spectre of Japanese eminence in "Rising Sun." "The initial response from the (Japanese) establishment was, 'You're a racist,'" he told the AP. "So then, because I'm always trying to deal with data, I went on a tour talking about it and gave a very careful argument, and their response came back, 'Well you say that but we know you're a racist.'"

He was one of the better writers. Phenomenally bright person.