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Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park, is dead

by Mack Chico on 11.05.2008

Author Michael Crichton Has 'Died Unexpectedly'

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."

Source: Entertainment Tonight

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Aiden Bram on 11.05.2008 at 22:55:46	is he british? he looks like my math professor.

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 22:58:01	Is your math professor dead?

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 23:00:57	very dead

Glitch on 11.05.2008 at 23:22:50	WTF??? I read every book of his besides rising sun, and a few of his newer ones...

dd on 11.05.2008 at 23:28:51	Well, he wasn`t a big author or artist anyway. He was more of a best selling, not so good literature, tons of books style. Crappy but that`s the way it is.

xmajor crabsx on 11.05.2008 at 23:35:58	haha says the guy who probably reads fantasy books. he wasnt the greatest but he was pretty good since his writing was clear even through complicated ideas. he also gave lectures on varies subjects which are very entertaining. and no hes not british srry.

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 23:37:18	damn shame, he was the reason I started reading novels, later on to highbrow. Loved his style.

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 23:40:35	So people who read fantasy can't thoroughly enjoy a Michael Crichton novel? I loved Jurassic parks and Next and rising sun.... such a shame though

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 23:41:34	both the Jurassic park* XD

Anonymous on 11.05.2008 at 23:41:58	parks...i should stop making mistakes...